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CITY · 2020 ACS

Newmarket

New Hampshire · 5,797 residents · 2.251 sq mi
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Newmarket has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,797
+13%since 2000
from 5,124 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
36.1
+18%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Newmarket
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(243)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(262)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.9%(228)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194%(229)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.5%(551)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3422.3%(1,295)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(780)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(669)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.9%(748)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(530)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(195)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(67)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,259
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,736
+100%since 2000
from $19,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,324
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
59.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newmarket on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(4,743)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2%(102)
Asian2.7%(139)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(5,034)
Black1.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(204)
Asian3.9%(227)
Other1.8%(104)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(82)
Honduran0.4%(23)
Colombian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Laotian2.8%(163)
Japanese0.7%(38)
Asian Indian0.4%(23)
Korean0.3%(17)
Chinese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
English21.2%(1,217)
Irish13.9%(795)
French Canadian10.6%(609)
German10.1%(580)
Italian9.6%(553)
French9.1%(522)
Scottish4.3%(249)
Polish3.4%(197)
Dutch3.2%(185)
American2.5%(145)
Czech2.5%(145)
Swedish2.2%(126)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.6%(93)
Canadian0.7%(43)
Welsh0.7%(43)
British0.6%(36)
Austrian0.6%(33)
Norwegian0.5%(29)
Lithuanian0.4%(25)
Ukrainian0.4%(22)
Hungarian0.3%(19)
Armenian0.3%(16)
Kenyan0.3%(16)
Finnish0.2%(14)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
Swiss0.1%(7)
Russian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(921)
Married48.5%(1,128)
Widowed2.8%(65)
Divorced9.1%(212)
Women 15+
Never married40.5%(1,107)
Married39.5%(1,079)
Widowed4.5%(122)
Divorced15.6%(427)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newmarket, New Hampshire?

Newmarket, New Hampshire has about 5,797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newmarket, New Hampshire earns about $69,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newmarket, New Hampshire expensive?

In Newmarket, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $269,900, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Newmarket, New Hampshire?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newmarket, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newmarket, New Hampshire?

About 7.0% of people in Newmarket, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newmarket, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Newmarket, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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