Plaistow town is located in Rockingham County New Hampshire. Plaistow town has a 2024 population of 7,798. Plaistow town is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,833 in 2020.
The average household income in Plaistow town is $126,692 with a poverty rate of 4.35%. The median age in Plaistow town is 42.3 years: 43 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plaistow town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,787 | 86.54% |
| Two or more races | 602 | 7.68% |
| Other race | 359 | 4.58% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,207 | 2.44 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 1,669 | 3.04 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 1,049 | 1.22 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Female | 355 | 3.11 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 134 | 2.77 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 1.04% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,131 | 19.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 859 | 15.11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,068 | 36.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 749 | 13.18% |
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 | 4,872 | 4,791 | 1,723 |
| 2+ Races | 392 | 392 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 392 | 392 | 137 |
| Other Race | 210 | 210 | 52 |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 6 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,842 | $101,474 | $72,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,943 | $103,464 | $80,732 |
| High School Graduate | $48,621 | $57,369 | $32,745 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,922 | $83,021 | $57,600 |
| Some College | $64,351 | $83,611 | $63,726 |
$68,922
Average Earnings
$83,021
Average Male
$57,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.76% of Plaistow town residents speak only English, while 4.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,591 | 292 | 4.43% |
| Multiple | 602 | 45 | 7.48% |
| Black | 60 | 1 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 1 | 0.18% |
4.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.96%
Male Poverty Rate
3.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plaistow town is Multiple, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plaistow town is Hispanic, with 0.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.52% |
| Some College | 0.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,769 | $146,376 |
| Households | $103,788 | $126,692 |
| Married Families | $146,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,049 | $81,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
485
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 30.87% |
| Other Race | 52 | 24.76% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 4.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
16.65%
Born in Plaistow town
96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
96.6% of Plaistow town residents were born in the United States, with 16.65% having been born in New Hampshire. 0.96% 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 | 7,628 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 7,662 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 7,696 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 7,730 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 7,764 | -34 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 7,798 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 7,832 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 7,866 | -16 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,882 | 49 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 7,833 | 122 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 7,711 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 7,724 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 7,727 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 7,701 | 67 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 7,634 | -10 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 7,644 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 7,620 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 7,613 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 7,591 | -11 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 7,602 | 0 | 0% |