Town · New Hampshire
Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, town, in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Hanover had 12,054 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,870 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,685 (±44). GEOID 3300933860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,054
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,870 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,685 ±44
Median household income
$169,583
±$35,895 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$824,900
±$60,678 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$2,253
±$217 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hanover and what county is it in?
Hanover is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It covers 49.0 square miles of land, 242 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hanover: Hanover (CDP, 9,078 in 2020).
Hanover is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (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 Hanover, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,054 people lived in Hanover on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 11,870 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,685 (±44).
| Measure | Hanover | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,685±44 | 92,120 | +218 |
| Households | 3,378±204 | 37,107 | +539 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.13 | 2.29 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 4,056±214 | 51,920 | +583 |
Hanover's population since 2000
From 10,850 in 2000 to 12,054 in 2025: up 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hanover 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 Hanover?
The median resident of Hanover is 28.7 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.7%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hanover | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.7±5.1 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.4%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±2.2 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±2.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5%±3.1 pts | 87.5% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.7%±2.4 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2%±2.5 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.4%±2.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6%±1.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.8%±1.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±2.7 pts | 46.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 63.8%±5.8 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7%±3.0 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 10.9%±2.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 Hanover earn?
Half of Hanover's 3,378 households earn less than $169,583 a year (±$35,895), against $88,261 in Grafton County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $169,028 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hanover | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $169,583±$35,895 | $88,261 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $231,734±$26,038 | $125,563 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,819±$6,700 | $52,790 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±2.7 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6%±5.2 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±5.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Hanover?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Hanover's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $824,900 by its owner (±$60,678). The median renter pays $2,253 a month including utilities, and 61.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hanover | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $824,900±$60,678 | $344,500 | +$130,789 |
| Median gross rent | $2,253±$217 | $1,301 | +$459 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.4%±12.7 pts | 36.9% | +19.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±6.3 pts | 71.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.3%±6.3 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,056±214 | 51,920 | +583 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.4%±12.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5%±5.3 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2%±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.0%±4.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9%±5.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 Hanover building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Hanover in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Hanover work and get to work?
51.9% of Hanover's workers drive alone and 26.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Hanover | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.9%±3.8 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 51.9%±5.0 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±3.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 11.5%±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.4%±5.1 pts | 17.2% | +18.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±2.9 | 22.2 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 Hanover?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hanover (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $153,125 (Tract 9616.04) to $203,478 (Tract 9616.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9616.03Grafton County | 5,883 | $155,250 |
| Tract 9616.01Grafton County | 3,206 | $203,478 |
| Tract 9616.04Grafton County | 2,596 | $153,125 |
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 Hanover) · Census block assignment files
How does Hanover compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hanover is the 1,032nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 15th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Hanover ranks 6th 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 | 15th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 128th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 241 |
| Median household income | 6th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 25th | 240 |
| Median home value | 5th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 9th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd | 239 |
| Median age | 232nd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 160th | 241 |
| Work from home | 20th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 222nd | 241 |
Hanover's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Hanover 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 Hanover?
8 of the 57 figures for Hanover 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 Hanover 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.