Gossville / Short Falls, NH

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Gossville / Short Falls

Neighborhood

Merrimack, NH

Kelleys Corner / Horse Corner

Leavitts Hill / Deerfield Center

Northwood Ridge / Melrose Beach

Webster Mills / Rings Corner

Demographics of Gossville / Short Falls

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.6%

Households with Children

30.2%

School Enrollment K-12

556

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

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: 5.5%
High School / GED: 27.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.6%

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: 23.7%
Single Parents: 6.5%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 32.0%

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: 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
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: 32.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.1%

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: 46.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

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: 97.5%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.2%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

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