City · New Hampshire
Nashua, New Hampshire
Nashua, city, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua had 92,435 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 91,322 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 91,294 (±68). GEOID 3350260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
92,435
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,322 · ACS 2020-2024: 91,294 ±68
Median household income
$96,326
±$5,040 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$403,900
±$10,831 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,737
±$41 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Nashua and what county is it in?
Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 30.8 square miles of land, 2,962 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nashua 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 Nashua, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 92,435 people lived in Nashua on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 91,322 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 91,294 (±68).
| Measure | Nashua | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 91,294 ±68 | 426,378 | +2,479 |
| Households | 37,134 ±855 | 168,740 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.06 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,760 ±840 | 177,734 | no clear change |
Nashua's population since 2000
From 86,605 in 2000 to 92,435 in 2025: up 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nashua 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 Nashua?
The median resident of Nashua is 40.0 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 17.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nashua | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±1.3 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% ±0.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±0.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±1.0 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% ±1.2 pts | 8.5% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.5% ±1.6 pts | 80.1% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.2% ±1.6 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.8% ±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±0.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±1.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | +2.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±1.2 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2% ±1.8 pts | 41.5% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±1.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±0.8 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 Nashua earn?
Half of Nashua's 37,134 households earn less than $96,326 a year (±$5,040), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $92,296 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nashua | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,326 ±$5,040 | $103,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $124,558 ±$4,863 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,564 ±$1,895 | $54,111 | +$3,528 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7% ±3.2 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±0.8 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±1.1 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 Nashua?
Owners occupy 55.8% of Nashua's occupied homes and renters 44.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $403,900 by its owner (±$10,831). The median renter pays $1,737 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nashua | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $403,900 ±$10,831 | $421,100 | +$74,197 |
| Median gross rent | $1,737 ±$41 | $1,623 | +$160 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3% ±3.4 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,447 ±$75 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.8% ±1.8 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.2% ±1.8 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 38,760 ±840 | 177,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.0% ±1.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5% ±1.5 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±1.3 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 Nashua building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units in Nashua in 2025 (60 in single-family houses), 0.7 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 Nashua work and get to work?
69.5% of Nashua's workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Nashua | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±1.4 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±2.4 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4% ±1.6 pts | 18.1% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min ±1.0 | 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 Nashua?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Nashua, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,639 (Tract 107) to $147,660 (Tract 112).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 112Hillsborough County | 7,332 | $147,660 |
| Tract 106Hillsborough County | 7,018 | $62,047 |
| Tract 109Hillsborough County | 6,397 | $118,149 |
| Tract 108.02Hillsborough County | 6,077 | $59,644 |
| Tract 114.01Hillsborough County | 5,901 | $105,571 |
| Tract 101Hillsborough County | 5,377 | $114,942 |
| Tract 114.02Hillsborough County | 5,179 | $108,092 |
| Tract 104Hillsborough County | 4,984 | $101,067 |
| Tract 110Hillsborough County | 4,941 | $115,234 |
| Tract 103.01Hillsborough County | 4,672 | $127,234 |
| Tract 113Hillsborough County | 4,311 | $131,122 |
| Tract 102.01Hillsborough County | 4,296 | $105,603 |
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 Nashua) · Census block assignment files
How does Nashua compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nashua is the 377th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 13 in New Hampshire.
Nashua ranks 113th 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 | 2nd | 13 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 241 |
| Median household income | 113th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 240 |
| Median home value | 89th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 36th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 84th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 239 |
| Median age | 200th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 218th | 241 |
| Work from home | 85th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 143rd | 241 |
Nashua's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Nashua 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 Nashua?
4 of the 57 figures for Nashua 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 Nashua 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' public schools in Nashua.