Population 15,217 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hooksett
Household size in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hooksett run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hooksett are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in New Hampshire as a whole, where the median age is 44.2. The median age has climbed from 39.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hooksett: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Hooksett has a lower share of single-parent households than most New Hampshire cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hooksett
Renters in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hooksett is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Hooksett: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Hooksett are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,074 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $918 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,328 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,671 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$598 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hooksett costs $1,671 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $598 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hooksett
Bachelor's degrees in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Hooksett than nationally: 40.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hooksett: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hooksett
| Period | Hooksett | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hooksett has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hooksett compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooksett | 2.55 | 40.2 | 6.2% | 22.8% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,671 | 40.0% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Martin | 3.24 | 39.2 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,435 | 42.8% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Severance | 3.26 | 48.6 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,187 | 54.9% | 89.9% | 0.2% |
| Leavitts Hill | 2.59 | 47.3 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1987 | $1,278 | 21.9% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Manchester | 2.34 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 51.0% | 7.2% | 1963 | $1,639 | 33.5% | 89.6% | 2.9% |
| Dunbarton | 2.57 | 49.0 | 0.6% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 1991 | $1,213 | 47.0% | 95.9% | 5.1% |
| Suncook | 2.49 | 40.2 | 10.0% | 30.9% | 3.5% | 1966 | $1,340 | 27.6% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| Goffstown | 2.51 | 41.6 | 7.0% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 1982 | $1,442 | 45.0% | 96.8% | 0.8% |
| Auburn | 3.05 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,823 | 54.6% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Bow | 2.94 | 43.4 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 1984 | $1,545 | 60.4% | 98.8% | 3.8% |
| Candia | 2.88 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 1.8% | 1977 | $1,276 | 30.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hooksett. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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