Town · New Hampshire
Deering, New Hampshire
Deering, town, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Deering had 1,933 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,904 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,938 (±362). GEOID 3301117780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,933
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,904 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,938 ±362
Median household income
$101,250
±$15,669 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$309,900
±$26,526 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,306
±$116 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Deering and what county is it in?
Deering is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 30.6 square miles of land, 62 residents per square mile in 2020.
Deering is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Deering, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,933 people lived in Deering on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 1,904 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,938 (±362).
| Measure | Deering | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,938±362 | 426,378 | no clear change |
| Households | 716±87 | 168,740 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.28 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 943±102 | 177,734 | no clear change |
Deering's population since 2000
From 1,875 in 2000 to 1,933 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Deering as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Deering?
The median resident of Deering is 48.8 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Deering | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±5.7 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3%±4.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9%±6.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 54.3%±3.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6%±3.2 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±2.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±3.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±4.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±2.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.0%±4.3 pts | 41.5% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.3%±3.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4%±2.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Deering earn?
Half of Deering's 716 households earn less than $101,250 a year (±$15,669), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,791 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,459 after inflation. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Deering | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,250±$15,669 | $103,545 | +$22,459 |
| Mean household income | $129,295±$24,894 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,539±$7,142 | $54,111 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±5.8 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4%±17.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3%±3.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5%±2.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±3.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Deering?
Owners occupy 87.7% of Deering's occupied homes and renters 12.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,900 by its owner (±$26,526). The median renter pays $1,306 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Deering | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,900±$26,526 | $421,100 | +$78,283 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306±$116 | $1,623 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9%±19.6 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,116±$130 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.7%±4.6 pts | 67.4% | −6.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.3%±4.6 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 943±102 | 177,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±13.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±5.4 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7%±4.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.3%±3.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Deering building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Deering in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Deering work and get to work?
77.6% of Deering's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.7 minutes.
| Measure | Deering | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±4.6 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±3.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6%±5.5 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±3.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±2.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±3.8 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.7 min±5.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Deering?
No census tract lies mostly in Deering; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215Hillsborough County | 4,924 | $93,309 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Deering) · Census block assignment files
How does Deering compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Deering is the 4,967th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 130th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Deering ranks 97th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 130th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 124th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 190th | 241 |
| Median household income | 97th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 120th | 240 |
| Median home value | 162nd | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 165th | 239 |
| Median age | 84th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73rd | 241 |
| Work from home | 177th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 241 |
Deering's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Deering with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Deering?
19 of the 57 figures for Deering on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Deering are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.