West Swanzey, NH

Census Place

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US Senator

N/AJeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AMaggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

1.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Property Value

$193,100

5.06% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

574

13.7% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, West Swanzey, NH had a population of N/A people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of West Swanzey, NH N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Swanzey, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (99.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.407%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Swanzey, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the median property value in West Swanzey, NH was $193,100, and the homeownership rate was 41.1%.

Most people in West Swanzey, NH N/A, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Swanzey, NH was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 244 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in West Swanzey, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Swanzey, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 305
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 15
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 12

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Swanzey, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,274 ± 2,227 people
India
7,491 ± 2,119 people
Dominican Republic
5,567 ± 1,828 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,274 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,491 and Dominican Republic with 5,567.

Foreign-Born Population

3.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

41 people

2.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

As of 2023, 3.34% of West Swanzey, NH residents (41 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Swanzey, NH was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Swanzey, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of West Swanzey, NH employs 574 people. The largest industries in West Swanzey, NH are Health Care & Social Assistance (224 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (70 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (61 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($75,114), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,115), and Total ($34,417).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,483. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

574

2023 Value

± 207

13.7%

1 Year growth

± 48.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Swanzey, NH grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 505 employees to 574 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Swanzey, NH, are Transportation Occupations (91 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (89 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (75 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Swanzey, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

574

2023 Value

± 207

13.7%

1 Year growth

± 48.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Swanzey, NH grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 505 employees to 574 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Swanzey, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (224 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (70 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (61 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Swanzey, NH, though some of these residents may live in West Swanzey, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,321

Median earning men ± $21,393

$32,792

Median earning women ± $12,868

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,115).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.529% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.509% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (315k), Bachelors Degree (255k), and Some college (221k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Swanzey, NH was $193,100 in 2023, which is 0.636 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $183,800 to $193,100, a 5.06% increase. The homeownership rate in West Swanzey, NH is 41.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Swanzey, NH have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in West Swanzey, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,287

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Median Property Taxes

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The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Swanzey, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Swanzey, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 41.1% of the housing units in West Swanzey, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Swanzey, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in West Swanzey, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

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Median Household Income

± N/A

596

Number of Households

± 207

In N/A, the median household income of the 596 households in West Swanzey, NH N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in West Swanzey, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Swanzey, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2022, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.451% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Swanzey, NH have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in West Swanzey, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Swanzey, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Swanzey, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Swanzey, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Swanzey, NH (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Swanzey, NH is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

N/A% of the population of West Swanzey, NH has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.09% increase from the previous year (1436 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1289 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cheshire County, NH

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 2.09% increase from the previous year (1,436 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cheshire County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

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Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

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Medicare

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Non-Group

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Military or VA

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The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Swanzey, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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