Goffstown town is located in Hillsborough County New Hampshire. Goffstown town has a 2024 population of 18,503. Goffstown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,564 in 2020.
The average household income in Goffstown town is $122,028 with a poverty rate of 7.34%. The median age in Goffstown town is 39.8 years: 42 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goffstown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,222 | 93.1% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 4.78% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,422 | 2.56 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 3,876 | 3.1 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 1,811 | 1.19 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 447 | 3.29 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 288 | 2.66 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
3
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 351 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,282 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,740 | 22.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,635 | 13.25% |
| High School Graduate | 4,048 | 32.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 252 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 2,028 | 16.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,589 | 11,026 | 4,122 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 484 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 107 | 24 |
| Asian | 131 | 131 | 67 |
| Other Race | 70 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,726 | $81,083 | $53,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,364 | $101,783 | $71,343 |
| High School Graduate | $45,276 | $51,723 | $32,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,234 | $67,581 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,973 | $65,038 | $53,427 |
| Some College | $58,780 | $64,081 | $50,352 |
$58,973
Average Earnings
$65,038
Average Male
$53,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.44% of Goffstown town residents speak only English, while 6.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,226 | 1,117 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 58 | 33.33% |
| Other | 70 | 39 | 55.71% |
| Native | 84 | 18 | 21.43% |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100% |
7.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goffstown town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goffstown town is White, with 7.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.68% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Some College | 5.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Employed | 2.21% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,938 | $141,022 |
| Households | $104,113 | $122,028 |
| Married Families | $133,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,456 | $66,654 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,179
Number of Veterans
1,015
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 464 |
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| Korea | 101 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 345 |
| 65 to 74 | 321 |
| 55 to 64 | 281 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 7.61% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 14.07% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 11.06% |
| Other Race | 8 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.31%
Born in Goffstown town
95.74%
Native Born
4.26%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
3.42%
Naturalized
95.74% of Goffstown town residents were born in the United States, with 54.31% having been born in New Hampshire. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,373 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 18,399 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 18,425 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 18,451 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 18,477 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 18,503 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 18,529 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 18,555 | 38 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 18,517 | -47 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 18,564 | 430 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 18,134 | 85 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 18,049 | -36 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 18,085 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 18,060 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 18,081 | 92 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 17,989 | 147 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 17,842 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 17,785 | 93 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 17,692 | 30 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 17,662 | 0 | 0% |