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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hanover

New Hampshire · 6,622 residents · 4.522 sq mi
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Hanover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,021. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,540 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $234,000. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,622
−19%vs 2000
vs 8,162 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,464 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 21.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hanover
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,021
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,143 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,359
−42%vs 2000
vs $26,426 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$234,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $248,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$651
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $817 in 2000
US average: $450
61.4%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
38.6% rent
4.6
+15%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score31.3%(2,558)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,917)
Black3.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(82)
Asian6.3%(416)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score27%(1,785)
27
−14%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
43.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hanover, New Hampshire?

Hanover, New Hampshire has about 6,622 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hanover, New Hampshire earns about $51,021 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 $234,000, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, New Hampshire?

About 79.8% 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 12.0% of people in Hanover, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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