New Hampshire Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for New Hampshire, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in New Hampshire. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in New Hampshire. The estimated population of New Hampshire is 1,372,175 people, with a median age of 43.

We can look at the total population in New Hampshire over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,372,175
+1.25%
+3.03%
2020
1,355,244
+0.53%
-
2019
1,348,124
+0.34%
-
2018
1,343,622
+0.88%
-
2017
1,331,848
 - -

Population of New Hampshire by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.9%
90.9%
 -2.20%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
3.4%
 +20.59%
Asian
2.7%
2.5%
 +8.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.7%
 +52.94%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of New Hampshire by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43 0% 41.9 +0.48% 44.1 -0.45%
2020 43 +0.23% 41.7 +0.24% 44.3 +0.23%
2019 42.9 +0.47% 41.6 +0.24% 44.2 +0.45%
2018 42.7 0% 41.5 0% 44 +0.46%
2017 42.7 - 41.5 - 43.8 -

The median age of New Hampshire gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 70,151 -2.23% 67,047 -5.11% 68,593 63,682
10 to 19 84,089 +0.06% 81,239 +2.48% 84,109 83,213
20 to 29 87,283 +2.07% 81,561 +1.12% 89,068 82,456
30 to 39 76,709 +10.23% 76,320 +7.75% 84,850 82,407
40 to 49 87,794 -4.36% 89,158 -6.96% 84,000 83,105
50 to 59 107,775 -1.33% 110,150 -3.38% 106,339 106,474
60 to 69 82,992 +12.23% 87,309 +9.29% 93,596 95,705
70+ 62,338 +16.53% 79,933 +13.53% 73,291 91,287

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of New Hampshire is $83,449.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for New Hampshire.

  • Under 25
    $52,926.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,836.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,817.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,845.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in New Hampshire, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in New Hampshire, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of New Hampshire is currently $108,061.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.02% of households in New Hampshire are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of New Hampshire against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in New Hampshire is $43,877.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of New Hampshire by the total population of New Hampshire.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in New Hampshire, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in New Hampshire to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in New Hampshire that are over the age of 16.

The total population of New Hampshire over the age of 16 is 1,144,768.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in New Hampshire is 64.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 72,190 50.30% 9.20%
20 to 24 years 86,472 80.30% 6.70%
25 to 29 years 85,052 88.80% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 86,507 85.60% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 160,635 86.00% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 187,228 85.70% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 112,805 80.40% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 103,743 66.40% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 154,122 30.90% 3.20%
75 years and over 96,014 8.90% 3.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in New Hampshire. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,053,051 67.00% 3.70%
Black or African American 17,054 68.70% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,704 70.70% 3.60%
Asian 30,094 70.20% 3.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 423 65.20% 0.00%
Other 8,874 75.00% 7.50%
Two or more races 33,568 70.00% 4.40%
Hispanic or Latino 40,107 73.80% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,032,455 66.80% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in New Hampshire as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in New Hampshire is 738,506, with median earnings of $46,608.00.

Women in New Hampshire earning approximately 70.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 738,506 $46,608.00
Male 386,756 $55,437.00
Female 351,750 $38,989.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 85,899 $82,208.00
Business and Financial 40,819 $68,713.00
Computer and Mathematical 30,094 $89,079.00
Architecture and Engineering 21,719 $87,913.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7,525 $70,007.00
Community and Social Service 12,497 $46,534.00
Legal 5,790 $74,433.00
Educational and Library 47,975 $46,452.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12,708 $38,530.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49,690 $65,670.00
Healthcare Support 21,474 $27,810.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6,525 $50,588.00
Law Enforcement 5,617 $69,501.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39,467 $18,460.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23,024 $25,333.00
Personal Care and Service 18,569 $18,718.00
Sales 76,817 $38,497.00
Office and Administrative Support 78,132 $38,203.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2,724 $23,277.00
Construction and Extraction 39,315 $47,643.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23,165 $55,420.00
Production 45,725 $43,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22,750 $42,720.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 49,197 $98,892.00 36,702 $69,971.00
Business and Financial 17,986 $82,016.00 22,833 $60,882.00
Computer and Mathematical 22,074 $97,134.00 8,020 $75,517.00
Architecture and Engineering 18,855 $89,716.00 2,864 $74,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4,006 $73,543.00 3,519 $65,446.00
Community and Social Service 3,827 $50,339.00 8,670 $44,914.00
Legal 2,532 $102,303.00 3,258 $60,671.00
Educational and Library 12,868 $56,879.00 35,107 $42,597.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6,526 $42,462.00 6,182 $34,189.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11,457 $91,914.00 38,233 $61,290.00
Healthcare Support 2,361 $33,494.00 19,113 $27,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5,146 $58,810.00 1,379 $24,659.00
Law Enforcement 4,875 $69,931.00 742 $63,820.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17,788 $22,269.00 21,679 $15,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14,354 $31,961.00 8,670 $18,556.00
Personal Care and Service 4,027 $12,826.00 14,542 $19,715.00
Sales 40,751 $55,278.00 36,066 $25,421.00
Office and Administrative Support 18,810 $42,956.00 59,322 $37,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,991 $31,347.00 733 $10,625.00
Construction and Extraction 38,228 $48,488.00 1,087 $31,603.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 22,512 $55,388.00 653 $56,099.00
Production 32,189 $47,490.00 13,536 $33,494.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19,512 $45,298.00 3,238 $26,021.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 540,498 households in New Hampshire, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 352,210 families in New Hampshire with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 281,942 24,240 46,028 188,288
Average Household Size 3.03 3.29 3.28 1.31
Total Families 281,942 24,240 46,028 0
Average Household Size 3 2.81 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 352,210 families in New Hampshire, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in New Hampshire:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 636,480 housing units in New Hampshire.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 540,498 84.92%
Vacant 95,982 15.08%

23.16% of the total 636,480 housing units in New Hampshire are rental units. This is approximately 147,400 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 387,149 are occupied by the owner - or 60.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in New Hampshire is $1,212.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in New Hampshire that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5,949
  • Less than $500
    12,219
  • $500 to $999
    34,064
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57,828
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    30,219
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8,690
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2,774
  • $3,000 or more
    1,606

Property Value

The median value of a property in New Hampshire is $288,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in New Hampshire that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14,660
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15,514
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24,268
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    43,663
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108,180
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    129,825
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    44,643
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6,396

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in New Hampshire. The chart below shows the number of properties in New Hampshire that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    125,054
  • 1940 to 1949
    22,789
  • 1950 to 1959
    43,168
  • 1960 to 1969
    54,907
  • 1970 to 1979
    95,004
  • 1980 to 1989
    123,115
  • 1990 to 1999
    66,653
  • 2000 to 2009
    73,390
  • 2010 to 2013
    31,709
  • 2014 or later
    691

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in New Hampshire that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    25,554
  • 1 vehicle available
    162,207
  • 2 vehicles available
    223,380
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    129,357

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in New Hampshire get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in New Hampshire that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in New Hampshire.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    22,666
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    68,415
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    87,473
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    89,682
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    86,158
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    47,146
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    78,223
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    24,761
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26,084
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    53,908
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    40,727
  • 90 or more minutes
    20,668

Summary

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Counties in New Hampshire

We have data for 10 counties in New Hampshire. Click on a county below to see more information about the demographics of that county, with links to cities and towns within that county.

Zip Codes in New Hampshire

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