South Hooksett, NH Demographics

A map of South Hooksett's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,082	5,126	86.1%	87.1%
Multiracial	304	272	5.2%	4.6%
Hispanic	221	212	3.7%	3.6%
Asian	134	135	2.3%	2.3%
Black	86	102	1.5%	1.7%
Native American/Other	75	41	1.3%	0.7%

South Hooksett, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 5,902, a less than 1% change from the 5,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Hooksett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Hooksett has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Hampshire overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Hooksett, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hooksett is ranked the 22nd most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Hooksett was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hooksett's White Population

5,082 residents of South Hooksett, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. South Hooksett ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Hooksett's population has decreased from 87.1% to 86.1%.

South Hooksett is more White than neighboring Manchester (72.3% White), and Suncook (85.5% White). South Hooksett is less White than neighboring Hooksett (88.5% White), Pinardville (91.4% White), and East Merrimack (88.1% White).

South Hooksett's Black Population

86 residents of South Hooksett, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. South Hooksett ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of South Hooksett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

South Hooksett is more Black than neighboring Hooksett (0.2% Black), and East Merrimack (0.9% Black). South Hooksett is less Black than neighboring Manchester (4.2% Black), Pinardville (1.7% Black), and Suncook (2.7% Black).

South Hooksett's Asian Population

134 residents of South Hooksett, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. South Hooksett ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of South Hooksett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

South Hooksett is more Asian than neighboring Pinardville (0.7% Asian), and Suncook (0.9% Asian). South Hooksett is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (4.1% Asian), Hooksett (3.5% Asian), and East Merrimack (2.9% Asian).

South Hooksett's Hispanic Population

221 residents of South Hooksett, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Hooksett ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hooksett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

South Hooksett is more Hispanic than neighboring Hooksett (2.1% Hispanic), Pinardville (0.5% Hispanic), and East Merrimack (3.2% Hispanic). South Hooksett is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (13.8% Hispanic), and Suncook (7.2% Hispanic).

South Hooksett's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of South Hooksett, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hooksett ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hooksett's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

South Hooksett is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0.6% Native American/Other), Hooksett (0% Native American/Other), Pinardville (0% Native American/Other), Suncook (0.2% Native American/Other), and East Merrimack (1.2% Native American/Other).

South Hooksett's Multiracial Population

304 residents of South Hooksett, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hooksett is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. South Hooksett ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hooksett's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hooksett's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.2%.

South Hooksett is more Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (5% Multiracial), Suncook (3.6% Multiracial), and East Merrimack (3.7% Multiracial). South Hooksett is less Multiracial than neighboring Hooksett (5.6% Multiracial), and Pinardville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.