Town · New Hampshire
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hooksett, town, in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Hooksett had 15,346 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,871 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,057 (±23). GEOID 3301337300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,871 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,057 ±23
Median household income
$117,962
±$11,044 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$407,000
±$25,968 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,661
±$206 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hooksett and what county is it in?
Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It covers 36.1 square miles of land, 412 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Hooksett: South Hooksett (CDP, 5,888 in 2020) and Hooksett (CDP, 5,283 in 2020).
Hooksett is in the Concord, NH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hooksett, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,346 people lived in Hooksett on July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 14,871 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,057 (±23).
| Measure | Hooksett | Merrimack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,057±23 | 155,967 | +768 |
| Households | 5,500±297 | 60,901 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.14 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,721±301 | 66,497 | +423 |
Hooksett's population since 2000
From 11,721 in 2000 to 15,346 in 2025: up 30.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hooksett as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hooksett?
The median resident of Hooksett is 41.3 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hooksett | Merrimack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±1.5 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.4%±2.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±2.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 47.9%±2.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6%±2.5 pts | 90.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2%±2.0 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±2.1 pts | 5.1% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±1.5 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.6%±5.5 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0%±3.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0%±2.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hooksett earn?
Half of Hooksett's 5,500 households earn less than $117,962 a year (±$11,044), against $97,004 in Merrimack County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $104,077 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hooksett | Merrimack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,962±$11,044 | $97,004 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,067±$10,812 | $123,673 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,763±$4,193 | $49,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7%±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0%±1.5 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±1.9 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hooksett?
Owners occupy 80.6% of Hooksett's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $407,000 by its owner (±$25,968). The median renter pays $1,661 a month including utilities, and 31.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hooksett | Merrimack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $407,000±$25,968 | $367,600 | +$94,281 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661±$206 | $1,360 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.6%±13.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,483±$180 | $2,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±4.2 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.4%±4.2 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,721±301 | 66,497 | +423 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±7.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1%±5.4 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.1%±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±2.2 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hooksett building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Hooksett in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hooksett work and get to work?
71.2% of Hooksett's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Hooksett | Merrimack County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.4%±3.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2%±4.0 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6%±4.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±3.2 pts | 14.4% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±1.8 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hooksett?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hooksett (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $115,000 (Tract 30.01) to $121,471 (Tract 30.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 442Merrimack County | 6,721 | $118,788 |
| Tract 30.01Merrimack County | 4,619 | $115,000 |
| Tract 30.06Merrimack County | 3,717 | $121,471 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hooksett) · Census block assignment files
How does Hooksett compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hooksett is the 820th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 12th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Hooksett ranks 53rd of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 71st | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 241 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 99th | 240 |
| Median home value | 86th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 150th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st | 239 |
| Median age | 186th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 120th | 241 |
| Work from home | 137th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 131st | 241 |
Hooksett's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Hooksett with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hooksett?
8 of the 57 figures for Hooksett on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hooksett are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.