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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

New Hampshire

1,235,786 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 $49,467. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235,786
+11%since 1990
from 1,109,252 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 124 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1990201020202024New Hampshire
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,467
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,329 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,844
+49%since 1990
from $15,959 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $549 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−28%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Hampshire on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,087,319)
Black0.6%(7,155)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11,558)
Asian0.8%(9,035)
Diversity Score7.3%(81,296)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,175,252)
Black0.7%(8,354)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20,489)
Asian1.3%(15,803)
Diversity Score8.9%(110,232)
Diversity Score
9
+22%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.3 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.

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 1,235,786 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Hampshire?

The typical household in New Hampshire earns about $49,467 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 $127,500, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in New Hampshire?

About 28.7% 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 6.5% of people in New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126,534 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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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
Highest income cities in New HampshireFastest growing citiesAll US state rankings

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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New Hampshire (2000): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy