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Nashua

New Hampshire · 91,322 residents · 30.834 sq mi
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Nashua is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,322
+5%since 2000
from 86,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,962 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K82K85K89K92K1990201020202024Nashua
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,785
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,111
+59%since 2000
from $25,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(74,907)
Black1.8%(1,571)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(5,388)
Asian3.9%(3,339)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(23,951)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(64,225)
Black2.6%(2,383)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(12,687)
Asian7.8%(7,112)
Other3.1%(2,824)
Diversity Score56.7%(51,787)
Diversity Score
57
+105%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashua, New Hampshire?

Nashua, New Hampshire has about 91,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nashua, New Hampshire earns about $73,785 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 $279,800, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Nashua, New Hampshire?

About 37.1% 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 8.2% 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 11,660 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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