New Hampshire

State

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2024 Population
1.39M
US Senator
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maggie Hassan
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
43.3
0.231% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
7.25%
1.3% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$99,031
3.56% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$402,500
9.61% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
703,050
0.658% 1-year growth

About

7.94% of the households in New Hampshire reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in New Hampshire are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Hampshire are Southern New Hampshire University (35,593 degrees awarded in 2023), University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (3,916 degrees), and Dartmouth College (2,348 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in New Hampshire was $402,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in New Hampshire drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in New Hampshire was 2 cars per household.

New Hampshire borders Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

About the photo: Mt Washington, part of the presidential range in Conway, NH is the highest mountain in the northeast United States at almost 6,300 feet.
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Population & Diversity

New Hampshire is home to a population of 1.39M people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.1% of New Hampshire residents were born outside of the country (85.1k people).

In 2024, there were 33.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21M people) in New Hampshire than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 34.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in New Hampshire are Spanish (34,831 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (15,152 households), and Portuguese (5,479 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex *(USED)
RACE/ETHNICITY
The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
  1. Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH
    201,395
  2. Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH
    169,043
  3. Grafton, Sullivan, Coos Counties PUMA, NH
    167,043

In 2023 there were 1,387,835 residents in New Hampshire.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH (201,395 people), Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH (169,043 people), and Grafton, Sullivan, Coos Counties PUMA, NH (167,043 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
695,675
Women
50.1%
692,160
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 1,387,835 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

97.6%
2024 Citizenship
97.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of New Hampshire residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in New Hampshire was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Hampshire
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.21M ± 1.81k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    35.7k ± 1.01k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    34.8k ± 1.44k
4.69%
Hispanic Population
65.4k people

In 2024, there were 33.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21M people) in New Hampshire than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 34.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.69% of the people in New Hampshire are hispanic (65.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in New Hampshire as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    8,457 ± 2,251 people
  2. India
    7,313 ± 2,094 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    6,580 ± 1,987 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,457 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,313 and Dominican Republic with 6,580.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.1%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
85.1k people
6.15%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
85.4k people

As of 2024, 6.1% of New Hampshire residents (85.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Hampshire was 6.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    34,831 households (2.61%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    15,152 households (1.14%)
  3. Portuguese
    5,479 households (0.411%)

7.94% of the households in New Hampshire reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in New Hampshire was Spanish. 2.61% of the households in New Hampshire reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    29,058 ± 1,309
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    18,204 ± 1,045
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    12,210 ± 822

New Hampshire has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of New Hampshire employs 703k people. In 2023, the largest industries in New Hampshire were Elementary & secondary schools (48,019 people), Construction (44,883 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,289 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($160,206), Computer Systems Design ($139,073), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($138,453).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,891. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
337,742
Women
48%
365,308
Men
52%

The workforce of New Hampshire in 2023 was 703,050 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2023 there were 703,050 people working in New Hampshire. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH (103,755 people), Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH (88,230 people), and Strafford & Rockingham (Northern) Counties PUMA, NH (79,040 people).

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Occupations

703k
2023 Value
0.658%
1 Year growth
± 0.658%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Hampshire grew at a rate of 0.658%, from 698k employees to 703k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Hampshire, are Other managers (20,841 people), Registered nurses (17,617 people), and Retail salespersons (16,529 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Hampshire.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

703k
2023 Value
0.658%
1 Year growth
± 0.658%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Hampshire grew at a rate of 0.658%, from 698k employees to 703k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Hampshire, are Elementary & secondary schools (48,019 people), Construction (44,883 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,289 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Hampshire, though some of these residents may live in New Hampshire and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$66,240
Median earning men ± $895
$47,456
Median earning women ± $709

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,566), Information ($88,596), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,368).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,156), Public Administration ($62,352), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,568).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.71%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 3,445
    Construction
  2. 2,462
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 2,392
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $6.19M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $4.98M
    Manufacturing
  3. $3.98M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. Electronics
    $10.8B
  2. Mixed freight
    $7.19B
  3. Machinery
    $5.49B

In 2024, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.19B) and Machinery ($5.49B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$57.4B
2024 Value in New Hampshire
$105B
Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire
82.1% growth

In 2024, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $57.4B. This is expected to increase 82.1% to $105B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. Massachusetts
    $8.64B
  2. New York
    $3.65B
  3. Maine
    $3.49B

In 2024, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $8.64B, followed by New York with $3.65B and Maine and $3.49B.

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Education

In 2023, universities in New Hampshire awarded 50,883 degrees. The student population of New Hampshire in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 88,561 male students and 147,132 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Hampshire are White (30,591 and 62.4%), Black or African American (5,268 and 10.7%), Unknown (5,251 and 10.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (4,537 and 9.25%).

The largest universities in New Hampshire by number of degrees awarded are Southern New Hampshire University (35,593 and 70%), University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (3,916 and 7.7%), and Dartmouth College (2,348 and 4.61%).

The most popular majors in New Hampshire are General Business Administration & Management (10,835 and 21.3%), General Psychology (4,351 and 8.55%), and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (1,865 and 3.67%).

The median tuition costs in New Hampshire are $29,000 for private four year colleges, and $11,870 and $23,230 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in New Hampshire, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 235,693 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 235,693 students enrolled in New Hampshire, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 129,836 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    6,076 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    3,460 degrees awarded
  3. General Studies
    1,311 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Hampshire was General Business Administration & Management with 6,076 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Southern New Hampshire University
    35,593 degrees awarded
  2. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
    3,916 degrees awarded
  3. Dartmouth College
    2,348 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern New Hampshire University with 35,593 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 19,090 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Hampshire, which is 0.6 times less than the 31,793 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 30,591 degrees mean that there were 5.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5,268 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,688) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.494% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of New Hampshire in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (316k), Bachelors Degree (261k), and Some college (219k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in New Hampshire was $402,500 in 2024, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $367,200 to $402,500, a 9.61% increase. The homeownership rate in New Hampshire is 72.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in New Hampshire have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Hampshire is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Hampshire. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.29%.

Housing

Property

$402,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$2,808
$404,453
Median Property Taxes
±$3,965

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Rent vs Own

72.8%
Homeownership
2024
60.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.8% of the housing units in New Hampshire were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$99,031
Median Household Income
± $1,123
556k
Number of Households
± 5,630

In 2024, the median household income of the 556k households in New Hampshire grew to $99,031 from the previous year's value of $95,628.

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Wage Distribution

0.451
2023 Wage GINI in New Hampshire
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2023, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.771% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (72%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
  3. Carpooled (7.01%)

In 2024, 72% of workers in New Hampshire drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.01%).

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Commute Time

26.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Hampshire have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in New Hampshire have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Hampshire. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.29%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Hampshire (98.2k out of 1.36M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Hampshire is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Children in Poverty

In 2025, 8.2% of the children was living in poverty in New Hampshire. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.4%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 197 in New Hampshire. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 25.2 per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of New Hampshire has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,149 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,149 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.26%
Uninsured
54.8%
Employer Coverage
10.6%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
1.36%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Hampshire declined by 4.85% from 5.53% to 5.26%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.6 in New Hampshire.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30% in New Hampshire.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.23% in New Hampshire.

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