Somersworth city, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Somersworth city, New Hampshire Demographics
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As of 2026, Somersworth city, New Hampshire has a total population of 12,060, the 13th largest city in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $79,677, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Somersworth city Quick Facts

Population 12,060

Median Household Income $79,677

Median Home Value $295,800

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 38.2 years

Homeownership Rate 61.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

High School Graduation Rate 94.9%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 12,060 13th of 100

Median Income $79,677 average

Poverty Rate 11.4% 8% lower national

Median Home Value $295,800 average

How Somersworth city Compares

Median Household Income

Somersworth city

$79,677

$95,628

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Somersworth city

$295,800

$367,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 36.2%

$100K+ 36.1%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4% | National: 5.2%

71.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.9%

Renter 38.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

25.4%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

23.1%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 23 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Somersworth city Rankings in New Hampshire

#13 Population of 100

#39 Median Income of 100

#55 Education of 100

#45 Home Value of 100

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Other Cities in Strafford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dover city	33,070	$92,748	8.1%	$398,500
Rochester city	32,866	$79,388	8.5%	$262,600

Cities Similar to Somersworth city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Londonderry CDP	12,307	$113,109	$433,100	46.1%	2.8%
Exeter CDP	10,138	$83,862	$349,300	52.1%	6.9%
Claremont city	13,054	$54,520	$171,900	20.3%	15.2%
Lebanon city	14,759	$92,288	$345,100	56.4%	8.6%
Hampton CDP	9,960	$96,322	$488,400	43.5%	3.7%

Population Overview

Somersworth city is a small city located in New Hampshire, within Strafford County. The total population is 12,060. It ranks as the 13th most populous out of 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somersworth city is 38.2 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 43.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somersworth city is $79,677. This is 17% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $295,800. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Somersworth city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 1.4%).

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Somersworth city, New Hampshire is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Somersworth city, New Hampshire?

Somersworth city, New Hampshire has a population of 12,060 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Somersworth city, NH?

The median household income in Somersworth city is $79,677, which is 1% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Somersworth city, NH?

The poverty rate in Somersworth city is 11.4%. This means approximately 1,369 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Somersworth city, New Hampshire?

Somersworth city's population is 82.5% White, 2.6% Black, 5.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Somersworth city, NH?

The median home value in Somersworth city is $295,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Somersworth city, New Hampshire?

28.7% of adults (25+) in Somersworth city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.