State
New Hampshire
New Hampshire. New Hampshire had 1,415,342 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with the United States (+3.1%). 321 places (13 incorporated, 221 towns and townships and 87 census-designated) in 10 counties; 8,954 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
1,415,342
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,377,529
Median household income
$99,031
±$1,123 (90% margin)
Median home value
$402,500
±$2,808 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$1,491
±$15 (90% margin)
How many people live in New Hampshire?
The 2020 Census counted 1,377,529 residents in New Hampshire. The Census Bureau estimates 1,415,342 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with the United States (+3.1%). 47.4% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place (a city, village, borough or CDP); the state is also divided into 221 towns and townships that are local governments, and many of those places lie inside one.
New Hampshire is the 41st-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,394,868 | +46,744 |
| Households | 555,822 ±2,236 | +23,785 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.01 | −0.02 |
| Housing units | 648,472 ±247 | +13,746 |
New Hampshire's population since 2000
From 1,235,786 in 2000 to 1,415,342 in 2025: up 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in New Hampshire?
Manchester is New Hampshire's largest place with 116,818 residents in 2025, followed by Nashua (92,435 residents in 2025) and Concord (44,597 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 116,818 | $81,007 |
| Nashua | 92,435 | $96,326 |
| Concord | 44,597 | $84,902 |
| Dover | 34,623 | $94,829 |
| Derry | 33,990 | $108,944 |
| Rochester | 33,716 | $80,836 |
| Salem | 31,868 | $110,490 |
| Merrimack | 29,699 | $127,219 |
| Londonderry | 27,844 | $132,556 |
| Hudson | 26,001 | $124,213 |
| Bedford | 23,973 | $167,418 |
| Keene | 23,072 | $78,445 |
| Portsmouth | 23,028 | $106,219 |
| Derry CDP | 21,339 | $91,673 |
| Goffstown | 18,607 | $113,958 |
| Laconia | 17,246 | $73,218 |
| Milford | 16,686 | $97,768 |
| Hampton | 16,381 | $95,233 |
| Windham | 16,259 | $189,583 |
| Exeter | 16,213 | $110,346 |
| Lebanon | 15,481 | $98,147 |
| Durham | 15,346 | $124,056 |
| Hooksett | 15,346 | $117,962 |
| Pelham | 14,828 | $135,956 |
| Claremont | 13,032 | $59,096 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What counties are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 10 counties. Hillsborough County is the largest with 433,415 residents in 2025; Coos County is the smallest with 31,343.
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in New Hampshire?
The median resident of New Hampshire is 43.3 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 ±0.1 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.9% ±0.1 pts | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.1 pts | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.1 pts | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±0.2 pts | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±0.3 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.6% ±0.5 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.1% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±0.2 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Hampshire earn?
Half of New Hampshire's 555,822 households earn less than $99,031 a year (±$1,123). In 2015-2019 the median was $94,478 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,553 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,031 ±$1,123 | +$4,553 |
| Mean household income | $128,322 ±$1,301 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,798 ±$540 | +$3,567 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±0.3 pts | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±0.7 pts | −1.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±0.3 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Hampshire?
Owners occupy 72.8% of New Hampshire's occupied homes and renters 27.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $402,500 by its owner (±$2,808). The median renter pays $1,491 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $402,500 ±$2,808 | +$80,427 |
| Median gross rent | $1,491 ±$15 | +$124 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±1.1 pts | +1.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,367 ±$13 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.8% ±0.4 pts | +1.7 pts |
| Housing units | 648,472 ±247 | +13,746 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±0.5 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3% ±0.4 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.6% ±0.3 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Hampshire building?
Builders took permits for 5,030 new housing units in New Hampshire in 2025 (3,279 single-family), 3.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Hampshire get to work?
72.0% of New Hampshire's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | New Hampshire | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±0.2 pts | −0.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0% ±0.5 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±0.4 pts | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±0.2 | −0.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
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