West Stewartstown, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 312, West Stewartstown'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

West Stewartstown is a small community located in New Hampshire, within Coos County. The total population is 312. It ranks as the 86th most populous out of 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Stewartstown is 44.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 43.3 years. Only 2.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.8% 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 West Stewartstown is $80,167. This is 19% lower than the state median of $99,031. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 154% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $27,600. Housing costs are 93% lower than the state median of $402,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.3x, West Stewartstown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Stewartstown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.4% vs 1.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

4.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower 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 67.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Stewartstown, 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.