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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Peterborough

New Hampshire · 2,944 residents · 4.767 sq mi
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Peterborough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,944
+11%since 1990
from 2,656 in 1990
1990 – 2024
618 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+14%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Peterborough
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,924 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,091
+39%since 1990
from $18,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$661
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
55.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
44.7% rent
2.7
−36%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,573)
Black1.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian1.3%(35)
Diversity Score9%(240)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,854)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.9%(26)
Diversity Score5.2%(152)
5
−43%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 93.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

Peterborough, New Hampshire has about 2,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Peterborough, New Hampshire earns about $45,313 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 $120,600, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

About 38.4% 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 11.1% of people in Peterborough, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peterborough, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Peterborough, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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