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Nashua

New Hampshire · 86,605 residents · 30.834 sq mi
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The short version

Nashua is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,969. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $132,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,605
+9%since 1990
from 79,662 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,809 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,584 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+11%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K82K85K89K92K1990201020202024Nashua
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,969
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,505 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,209
+40%since 1990
from $18,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $645 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−26%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(75,797)
Black1.6%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2,392)
Asian1.8%(1,467)
Diversity Score18.1%(14,448)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(74,907)
Black1.8%(1,571)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(5,388)
Asian3.9%(3,339)
Diversity Score27.7%(23,951)
Diversity Score
28
+52%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashua, New Hampshire?

Nashua, New Hampshire has about 86,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Nashua, New Hampshire earns about $51,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashua, New Hampshire expensive?

In Nashua, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $132,200, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Nashua, New Hampshire?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nashua, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashua, New Hampshire?

About 6.8% of people in Nashua, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashua, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashua, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,943 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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