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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Peterborough

New Hampshire · 2,656 residents · 4.767 sq mi
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Peterborough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,924. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $136,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,656
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,944 in 2000
1990 – 2024
557 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Peterborough
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,924
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,313 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,724
−28%vs 2000
vs $26,091 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$136,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$575
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $661 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
4.1
+56%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,854)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(152)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,573)
Black1.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian1.3%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(240)
9
+75%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

Peterborough, New Hampshire has about 2,656 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Peterborough, New Hampshire earns about $32,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peterborough, New Hampshire expensive?

In Peterborough, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $136,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Peterborough, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

About 5.6% of people in Peterborough, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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