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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hanover

New Hampshire · 8,162 residents · 4.522 sq mi
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Hanover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,143. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $248,300. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,162
+23%since 1990
from 6,622 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,805 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,464 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
+2%since 1990
from 21.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hanover
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,143
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,021 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,426
+72%since 1990
from $15,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$248,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$817
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $651 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
45.4% rent
4.0
−13%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,917)
Black3.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(82)
Asian6.3%(416)
Diversity Score27%(1,785)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(6,823)
Black2.2%(181)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(259)
Asian8.1%(665)
Diversity Score31.3%(2,558)
31
+16%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

77.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 98.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
40.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
−37%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, New Hampshire?

Hanover, New Hampshire has about 8,162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hanover, New Hampshire earns about $62,143 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 $248,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, New Hampshire?

About 77.0% 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 14.7% 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 1,540 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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