Town · New Hampshire
Whitefield, New Hampshire
Whitefield, town, in Coos County, New Hampshire. Whitefield had 2,535 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,490 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,516 (±22). GEOID 3300784420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,535
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,490 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,516 ±22
Median household income
$63,125
±$12,164 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$240,400
±$22,252 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,077
±$160 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Whitefield and what county is it in?
Whitefield is a town in Coos County, New Hampshire. It covers 34.3 square miles of land, 73 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Whitefield: Whitefield (CDP, 1,460 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Whitefield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,535 people lived in Whitefield on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 2,490 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,516 (±22).
| Measure | Whitefield | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,516±22 | 31,271 | +256 |
| Households | 1,127±111 | 14,002 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.11±0.21 | 2.08 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,595±135 | 20,637 | no clear change |
Whitefield's population since 2000
From 2,038 in 2000 to 2,535 in 2025: up 24.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Whitefield 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 Whitefield?
The median resident of Whitefield is 51.4 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.0%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Whitefield | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4±4.6 | 50.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.3%±3.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6%±4.5 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Male | 48.6%±3.9 pts | 52.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±3.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.0%±3.4 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±2.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±4.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±7.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±5.3 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±5.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.4%±4.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6%±4.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9%±3.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Whitefield earn?
Half of Whitefield's 1,127 households earn less than $63,125 a year (±$12,164), against $57,677 in Coos County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $59,035 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Whitefield | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,125±$12,164 | $57,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,606±$9,385 | $83,445 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,855±$4,977 | $37,679 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±3.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4%±4.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±4.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4%±5.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±5.8 pts | 86.4% | – |
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 Whitefield?
Owners occupy 62.6% of Whitefield's occupied homes and renters 37.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,400 by its owner (±$22,252). The median renter pays $1,077 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Whitefield | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,400±$22,252 | $188,900 | +$63,057 |
| Median gross rent | $1,077±$160 | $876 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±13.7 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,701±$173 | $1,464 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.6%±7.6 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.4%±7.6 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,595±135 | 20,637 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.6%±6.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±5.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.3%±6.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.1%±4.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8%±3.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.7%±6.7 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.5%±6.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Whitefield building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Whitefield in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 2.4 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 Whitefield work and get to work?
77.9% of Whitefield's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes.
| Measure | Whitefield | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.4%±5.4 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±2.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±7.9 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6%±6.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±4.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±2.3 | 23.1 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 Whitefield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Whitefield (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9511Coos County | 3,432 | $66,821 |
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 Whitefield) · Census block assignment files
How does Whitefield compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Whitefield is the 4,068th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 112th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Whitefield ranks 211th 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 | 112th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 129th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th | 241 |
| Median household income | 211th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 197th | 240 |
| Median home value | 208th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 190th | 239 |
| Median age | 51st | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 201st | 241 |
| Work from home | 207th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 241 |
Whitefield's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Whitefield 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 Whitefield?
15 of the 57 figures for Whitefield 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 Whitefield 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.