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Claremont

New Hampshire · 13,032 residents (2025 est.) · 43.153 sq mi
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Claremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,078
−1%since 2000
from 13,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,032 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Claremont
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,096
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,949 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,216
+79%since 2000
from $20,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+18%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+55%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,798)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(66)
Asian0.6%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(11,622)
Black1.8%(232)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(531)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other5.1%(671)
Diversity Score25.7%(3,362)
Diversity Score
26
+617%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, New Hampshire?

Claremont, New Hampshire has about 13,078 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Claremont, New Hampshire earns about $59,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, New Hampshire expensive?

In Claremont, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $204,600, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, New Hampshire?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, New Hampshire?

About 13.5% of people in Claremont, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 824 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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