MacDowell Colony / Happy Valley, NH

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in MacDowell Colony / Happy Valley

Neighborhood

Hillsborough, NH

West Peterborough / Noone

Lyndeborough Center Historic District / Johnson Corner

Demographics of MacDowell Colony / Happy Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

62.4%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

310

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.4%
School Age (5-17): 19.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.6%
High School / GED: 15.6%
Some College or Associate's: 19.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.5%
Single Parents: 1.1%
Couples & Adults: 38.6%
Living Alone: 33.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 32.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 65.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.1%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 10.1%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources