Population 3,765 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Rollinsford: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Rollinsford
Household size in Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rollinsford average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.55 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Rollinsford is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Rollinsford (17.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
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 Rollinsford
Renters in Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.7% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Rollinsford is about as common as it is nationally: 36.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Rollinsford than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area.
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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Rollinsford is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $922 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,016 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,694 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$772 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rollinsford costs $1,694 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Rollinsford
Bachelor's degrees in Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Rollinsford (33.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Boston area (51.9%).
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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rollinsford: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Rollinsford
| Period | Rollinsford | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rollinsford runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. 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).
Rollinsford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollinsford | 2.74 | 37.3 | 17.1% | 36.8% | 7.8% | 1953 | $1,694 | 33.9% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
| Somersworth | 2.35 | 41.7 | 13.7% | 40.4% | 8.9% | 1968 | $1,496 | 33.2% | 93.9% | 3.2% |
| South Berwick | 2.61 | 41.2 | 11.2% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 1972 | $1,807 | 41.8% | 98.3% | 5.0% |
| Dover | 2.22 | 39.8 | 6.9% | 46.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $1,578 | 52.0% | 97.0% | 4.1% |
| Berwick | 2.45 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 1989 | $1,190 | 34.9% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Brixham | 2.79 | 41.5 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 14.1% | 1987 | $1,839 | 50.2% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Madbury | 3.00 | 34.5 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 10.2% | 1985 | $1,505 | 58.8% | 98.0% | 2.9% |
| Eliot | 2.32 | 50.8 | 11.1% | 20.1% | 4.7% | 1973 | $1,854 | 45.0% | 99.6% | 3.8% |
| North Berwick | 2.46 | 42.7 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 9.1% | 1976 | $1,165 | 29.8% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Durham | 2.84 | 31.7 | 3.6% | 37.5% | 33.3% | 1988 | $1,761 | 67.0% | 98.5% | 3.9% |
| Rochester | 2.40 | 43.6 | 6.8% | 33.0% | 6.5% | 1976 | $1,386 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Ravensdale, WA · Huddleston, VA · Kulpmont, PA · Alexandria, OH · Lisbon, IA · Middleport, NY · New York Mills, NY · North Falmouth, MA · Plains, MT · Ponce Inlet, FL
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 Rollinsford. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.