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Hanover

New Hampshire · 8,479 residents · 4.522 sq mi
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The short version

Hanover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $842,600. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,479
+4%since 2000
from 8,162 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,875 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 1,807 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hanover
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(143)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(248)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(192)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1930%(2,546)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2419.3%(1,639)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.5%(382)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(822)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.3%(364)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.7%(654)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.4%(541)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(450)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.9%(498)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,281
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,792
+134%since 2000
from $26,426 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+8%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$842,600
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,254
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+2%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(6,823)
Black2.2%(181)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(259)
Asian8.1%(665)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(5,847)
Black3.3%(282)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(566)
Asian13.6%(1,152)
Other7.5%(632)
Diversity Score
62
+23%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(280)
Puerto Rican0.9%(80)
Honduran0.9%(75)
Colombian0.2%(21)
Cuban0.2%(20)
Spaniard0.1%(5)
Chilean0%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese7.9%(667)
Asian Indian2.9%(242)
Vietnamese1.3%(112)
Korean1%(81)
Japanese0.4%(33)
Filipino0.1%(10)
Thai0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(11)
Ancestry
English16.5%(1,400)
Irish13.8%(1,169)
German12.5%(1,057)
Italian7.9%(666)
Scottish5.2%(439)
American3.6%(303)
French3.5%(298)
Norwegian2.6%(219)
Arab2.3%(195)
Polish2%(172)
Lebanese1.4%(115)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(95)
Armenian1%(84)
Swedish0.9%(74)
British0.9%(73)
Ukrainian0.8%(72)
Dutch0.8%(69)
Russian0.8%(65)
Belgian0.6%(47)
Romanian0.5%(40)
Czech0.4%(37)
Portuguese0.4%(37)
Swiss0.4%(34)
Syrian0.3%(28)
Welsh0.3%(28)
Lithuanian0.3%(22)
Greek0.2%(20)
Bulgarian0.2%(19)
Nigerian0.2%(19)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
Slovene0.2%(14)
Danish0.2%(13)
Canadian0.1%(11)
Haitian0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Turkish0.1%(8)
Kenyan0.1%(6)
Jamaican0.1%(6)
Finnish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
61.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+103%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married63.2%(2,443)
Married31.8%(1,229)
Widowed2.7%(103)
Divorced2.4%(92)
Women 15+
Never married57%(2,296)
Married29.6%(1,191)
Widowed7.7%(311)
Divorced5.7%(231)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, New Hampshire?

Hanover, New Hampshire has about 8,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanover, New Hampshire earns about $153,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hanover, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $842,600, and the typical rent is about $2,254 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, New Hampshire?

About 89.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, New Hampshire?

About 8.0% of people in Hanover, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,857 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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