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Rockingham County

New Hampshire · 314,176 residents · 695.391 sq mi
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Rockingham County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314,176
+13%since 2000
from 277,359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+22%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
239K260K282K304K326K1990201020202024Rockingham County
2024319K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,962
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,675
+83%since 2000
from $26,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,274
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(266,424)
Black0.5%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3,314)
Asian1.1%(3,066)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(19,522)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(283,099)
Black0.7%(2,076)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10,257)
Asian2%(6,247)
Other2.1%(6,566)
Diversity Score19.3%(60,668)
Segregation Score26.3%(82,701)
Diversity Score
19
+174%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

Rockingham County, New Hampshire has about 314,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockingham County, New Hampshire earns about $93,962 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 $344,000, and the typical rent is about $1,274 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

About 41.9% 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 4.6% 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 68,331 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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