North Woodstock, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 447, North Woodstock's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Woodstock is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Grafton County. The total population is 447. It ranks as the 79th most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Woodstock is 61.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Woodstock is $71,094. This is 28% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $329,200. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

North Woodstock has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.2% of all residents.

Education

56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 40.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Woodstock, New Hampshire is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Hampshire state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.