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Peterborough

New Hampshire · 3,090 residents · 4.767 sq mi
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Peterborough is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $240,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,090
+5%since 2000
from 2,944 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
648 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+14%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Peterborough
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,240
+150%since 2000
from $26,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,838)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(79)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(309)
Diversity Score
10
+94%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

Peterborough, New Hampshire has about 3,090 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peterborough, New Hampshire earns about $80,833 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 $240,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Peterborough, New Hampshire?

About 52.5% 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 8.9% 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 434 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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