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The West Swanzey CDP(1) had a population of 1,188 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Swanzey ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Hampshire. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Swanzey is located at latitude 42.8701 and longitude -72.3218 in Cheshire County. The formal boundaries for the West Swanzey Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.53 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Cheshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The West Swanzey Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The West Swanzey Census Designated Place is located within Town of Swanzey, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cheshire County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,188 (100%) |
| Population Density | 460 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 0 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,090 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,367 |
| Median Home Value | $193,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 237 (41.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 339 (58.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 (0.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 576 |
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Family Households | 346 (60.1%) |
The table below compares West Swanzey to the other 100 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Hampshire by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 62 | 39th |
| Population Density | # 68 | 33rd |
| Median Household Income | # 94 | 7th |
| Per Capita Income | # 87 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 92 | 9th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Hampshire Census Data Comparison Tool.
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