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Hanover

New Hampshire · 8,636 residents · 4.522 sq mi
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Hanover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $473,000. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,636
+6%since 2000
from 8,162 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,910 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.1
+1%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hanover
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,730
+1%since 2000
from $26,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(6,412)
Black4.2%(359)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(399)
Asian12.4%(1,069)
Other3.9%(333)
Diversity Score52.4%(4,528)
Diversity Score
52
+67%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
54.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
32.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
55.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, New Hampshire?

Hanover, New Hampshire has about 8,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanover, New Hampshire earns about $75,417 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 $473,000, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, New Hampshire?

About 83.4% 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 2,014 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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