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New Hampshire

1,316,470 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 $63,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,200.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,316,470
+7%since 2000
from 1,235,786 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1990201020202024New Hampshire
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,277
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,467 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,422
+32%since 2000
from $23,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+55%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,215,050)
Black1%(13,625)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(36,704)
Asian2.1%(28,241)
Other1.5%(19,864)
Diversity Score17.8%(234,804)
Diversity Score
18
+100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 1,316,470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Hampshire?

The typical household in New Hampshire earns about $63,277 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 $253,200, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in New Hampshire?

About 32.9% 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 7.8% 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 207,218 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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ManchesterNashuaConcordDoverRochesterKeenePortsmouthDerry
All 10 counties
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Metro areas
ManchesterLebanonConcordKeeneLaconia
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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