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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 1990 CENSUS

New Hampshire

1,109,252 residents · 10 counties · 100 cities · 350 census tracts
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New Hampshire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,329. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $129,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,109,252
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,235,786 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1990201020202024New Hampshire
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,329
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,467 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,959
−33%vs 2000
vs $23,844 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $646 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Hampshire on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,175,252)
Black0.7%(8,354)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20,489)
Asian1.3%(15,803)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(110,232)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,087,319)
Black0.6%(7,155)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11,558)
Asian0.8%(9,035)
Other0.5%(5,743)
Diversity Score7.3%(81,296)
Diversity Score
7
−18%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Manchester116,818
2.Nashua92,435
3.Concord44,597
4.Dover34,623
5.Rochester33,716
6.Keene23,072
7.Portsmouth23,028
8.Derry21,339
9.Laconia17,246
10.Lebanon15,481
11.Claremont13,032
12.Londonderry12,225
Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has about 1,109,252 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Hampshire?

The typical household in New Hampshire earns about $36,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hampshire expensive?

In New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in New Hampshire?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hampshire?

About 6.4% of people in New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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Largest cities
ManchesterNashuaConcordDoverRochesterKeenePortsmouthDerry
All 10 counties
Hillsborough CountyRockingham CountyMerrimack CountyStrafford CountyGrafton CountyCheshire CountyBelknap CountyCarroll CountySullivan CountyCoos County
Metro areas
ManchesterLebanonConcordKeeneLaconia
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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New Hampshire (1990): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy