CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Claremont

New Hampshire · 12,949 residents · 43.153 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Lebanon micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Claremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,949
−2%since 2000
from 13,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Claremont
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,848
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,158
+29%since 2000
from $20,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Claremont on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(11,528)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(284)
Asian1.3%(170)
Other2%(254)
Diversity Score15.2%(1,971)
Diversity Score
15
+325%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Claremont

Lake City
Pop 12,788
Cypress Lake
Pop 13,032
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Pop 14,755
Milford
Pop 14,723
Places similar to Claremont
Head to head

Compare Claremont to nearby cities

CLAREMONT VS
Lebanon
Income$98,147+110%
Home value$385,400+189%
Population15,481+19%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAREMONT VS
Hanover
Income$153,281+227%
Home value$842,600+532%
Population8,479−35%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAREMONT VS
Keene
Income$78,445+67%
Home value$252,500+89%
Population23,072+77%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAREMONT VS
Franklin
Income$71,648+53%
Home value$262,200+97%
Population8,839−32%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, New Hampshire?

Claremont, New Hampshire has about 12,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Claremont, New Hampshire earns about $46,848 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 $133,400, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, New Hampshire?

About 21.2% 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 16.1% 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 953 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Hampshire
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Claremont with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →