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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rockingham County

New Hampshire · 277,359 residents · 695.391 sq mi
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Rockingham County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,150. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $158,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277,359
+13%since 1990
from 245,845 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 354 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+14%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
239K260K282K304K326K1990201020202024Rockingham County
2024319K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,150
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,881 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,656
+51%since 1990
from $17,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $614 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−24%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(240,452)
Black0.9%(2,203)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2,675)
Asian0.8%(2,020)
Diversity Score7.9%(19,542)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(266,424)
Black0.5%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3,314)
Asian1.1%(3,066)
Diversity Score7%(19,522)
Diversity Score
7
−11%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Rockingham County to nearby counties

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY VS
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Home value$367,600+132%
Population158,078−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

Rockingham County, New Hampshire has about 277,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Rockingham County, New Hampshire earns about $58,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockingham County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Rockingham County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rockingham County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

About 4.5% of people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham County, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,514 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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