Census-designated place · New Hampshire
West Swanzey, New Hampshire
West Swanzey, census-designated place, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. West Swanzey had 1,281 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,188 (±317). GEOID 3383700.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,281
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,188 ±317
Median household income
$47,090
±$32,430 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$193,400
±$23,131 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,645
±$343 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is West Swanzey and what county is it in?
West Swanzey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 497 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Swanzey is in the Keene, NH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
West Swanzey lies entirely within Swanzey, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Swanzey, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,281 residents in West Swanzey, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,188 (±317).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Swanzey is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,188 ±317 | 77,297 | no clear change |
| Households | 576 ±151 | 30,620 | +198 |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.30 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 576 ±151 | 35,899 | +198 |
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 West Swanzey?
The median resident of West Swanzey is 44.5 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 99.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 0.2%.
| Measure | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 ±19.3 | 43.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±10.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±14.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±5.8 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 99.8% ±0.5 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±5.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±3.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2% ±8.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7% ±9.4 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±5.9 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6% ±15.8 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2% ±9.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±11.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 West Swanzey earn?
West Swanzey's median household income is published as $47,090 with a margin of ±$32,430, too wide to rely on.
| Measure | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,090 ±$32,430 | $83,329 | – |
| Mean household income | $64,774 ±$11,047 | $105,400 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,367 ±$5,747 | $43,485 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±7.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.5% ±18.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±14.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% ±15.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.1% ±15.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
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 West Swanzey?
Owners occupy 41.1% of West Swanzey's occupied homes and renters 58.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 by its owner (±$23,131). The median renter pays $1,645 a month including utilities, and 60.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,400 ±$23,131 | $280,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,645 ±$343 | $1,276 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.2% ±20.8 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,321 ±$277 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.1% ±14.2 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.9% ±14.2 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 576 ±151 | 35,899 | +198 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 30.2% ±14.8 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% ±5.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.3% ±15.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.3% ±16.2 pts | 27.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 do people in West Swanzey work and get to work?
87.1% of West Swanzey's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes.
| Measure | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6% ±13.7 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±8.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.1% ±11.0 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±7.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±7.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±9.0 | 23.7 min | +17.7 min |
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 West Swanzey?
No census tract lies mostly in West Swanzey; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9709.02Cheshire County | 3,299 | $82,546 |
| Tract 9709.01Cheshire County | 4,099 | $81,468 |
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 West Swanzey) · Census block assignment files
How does West Swanzey compare with other places in New Hampshire?
West Swanzey is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 223rd | 241 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th | 241 |
| Per capita income | 228th | 240 |
| Median home value | 229th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd | 221 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd | 239 |
| Median age | 139th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 238th | 241 |
| Travel time to work | 35th | 241 |
West Swanzey's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare West Swanzey 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 West Swanzey?
27 of the 57 figures for West Swanzey 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 West Swanzey 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.