RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 25 SHOWN OF 25

Largest by population, New Hampshire cities · 1990

The most populous New Hampshire cities as of the 1990 population estimates. This list covers the 25 cities in New Hampshire that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2025

RANKPLACESTATETOTAL POPULATIONVS –

01Manchester, NHNH99,567–

02Nashua, NHNH79,662–

03Concord, NHNH36,006–

04Rochester, NHNH26,630–

05Portsmouth, NHNH25,925–

06Dover, NHNH25,042–

07Keene, NHNH22,430–

08Derry, NHNH20,446–

09Laconia, NHNH15,743–

10Claremont, NHNH13,902–

11Lebanon, NHNH12,183–

12Berlin, NHNH11,820–

13Somersworth, NHNH11,249–

14Exeter, NHNH9,556–

15Durham, NHNH9,236–

16Franklin, NHNH8,304–

17Milford, NHNH8,015–

18Hampton, NHNH7,989–

19Hudson, NHNH7,626–

20Hanover, NHNH6,622–

21Suncook, NHNH5,214–

22Newmarket, NHNH4,917–

23South Hooksett, NHNH3,701–

24East Merrimack, NHNH3,656–

25Hooksett, NHNH2,510–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS