Hanover, NH

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2021 Population
8,813
0.789% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maggie Hassan
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
21.6
1.37% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.3%
41.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$136,992
71.6% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$610,900
21.4% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
2,945
5.91% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hanover, NH had a population of 8.81k people with a median age of 21.6 and a median household income of $136,992. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hanover, NH grew from 8,744 to 8,813, a 0.789% increase and its median household income grew from $79,844 to $136,992, a 71.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hanover, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), and White (Hispanic) (2.35%).

None of the households in Hanover, NH 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.

87.8% of the residents in Hanover, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hanover, NH are Dartmouth College (2,220 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hanover, NH was $610,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

Most people in Hanover, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hanover, NH was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Hanover, NH is home to a population of 8.81k people, from which 87.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.2% of Hanover, NH residents were born outside of the country (1.52k people).

In 2021, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.16k people) in Hanover, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 547 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.8%
2021 Citizenship
88.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.8% of Hanover, NH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hanover, NH was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hanover, NH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.16k ± 522
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.09k ± 276
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    547 ± 181
6.18%
Hispanic Population
545 people

In 2021, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.16k people) in Hanover, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 547 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.18% of the people in Hanover, NH are hispanic (545 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    8,888 ± 2,307 people
  2. India
    7,653 ± 2,142 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    5,122 ± 1,754 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,888 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,653 and Dominican Republic with 5,122.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.52k people
19.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.72k people

As of 2021, 17.2% of Hanover, NH residents (1.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hanover, NH was 19.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    67 ± 60
  2. World War II
    26 ± 44
  3. Korea
    21 ± 30

Hanover, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Hanover, NH employs 2.95k people. The largest industries in Hanover, NH are Educational Services (1,383 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (443 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (426 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Health Care & Social Assistance ($148,438), and Public Administration ($133,125).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,817. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.95k
2021 Value
± 386
−5.91%
1 Year decline
± 19.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover, NH declined at a rate of −5.91%, from 3.13k employees to 2.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hanover, NH, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (537 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (397 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (381 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hanover, NH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.95k
2021 Value
± 386
−5.91%
1 Year decline
± 19.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover, NH declined at a rate of −5.91%, from 3.13k employees to 2.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hanover, NH, are Educational Services (1,383 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (443 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (426 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hanover, NH, though some of these residents may live in Hanover, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,688
Median earning men ± $35,984
$33,667
Median earning women ± $30,675

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($158,056), Manufacturing ($116,722), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,338).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,969), Wholesale Trade ($41,912), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

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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. $10.4B
  2. $7.32B
  3. $5.01B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.32B) and Machinery ($5.01B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$56.7B
2020 Value in New Hampshire
$105B
Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire
84.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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. $7.88B
  2. $3.86B
  3. $3.31B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $7.88B, followed by New York with $3.86B and Maine and $3.31B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen
Senator from New Hampshire2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Maggie Hassan
Senator from New Hampshire3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Hanover, NH awarded 2,220 degrees. The student population of Hanover, NH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,422 male students and 3,339 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hanover, NH are White (1,070 and 56.6%), followed by Asian (319 and 16.9%), Hispanic or Latino (181 and 9.57%), and Black or African American (125 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in Hanover, NH by number of degrees awarded are Dartmouth College (2,220 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hanover, NH are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (174 and 7.84%), General Political Science & Government (168 and 7.57%), and General Engineering (153 and 6.89%).

The median tuition cost in Hanover, NH for private four year colleges is $58,953.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Hanover, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 6.17%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,761 (50.6% men and 49.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,761 students enrolled in Hanover, NH, 50.6% men and 49.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,274 records, of which 48.9% were women and 51.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 109 degrees awarded
  2. 174 degrees awarded
  3. 168 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hanover, NH was Computer Science with 109 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,220 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dartmouth College with 2,220 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hanover, NH, which is 1.13 times more than the 1,040 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,070 degrees mean that there were 3.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 319 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,953) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,695) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,005) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.535% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (313k), Bachelors Degree (248k), and Some college (224k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Hanover, NH was $610,900 in 2021, which is 2.49 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $503,300 to $610,900, a 21.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Hanover, NH is 57.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hanover, NH have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hanover, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$610,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$99,017
$1,115
Median Property Taxes
±$208

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hanover, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hanover, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.3%
Homeownership
2021
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 57.3% of the housing units in Hanover, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Hanover, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$136,992
Median Household Income
± $49,894
1.95k
Number of Households
± 339

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.95k households in Hanover, NH grew to $136,992 from the previous year's value of $79,844.

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hanover, NH is from New Hampshire.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2021, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (51.3%)
  2. Walked (25.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (12%)

In 2021, 51.3% of workers in Hanover, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (25.2%) and those who worked at home (12%).

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Commute Time

15.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hanover, NH have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Hanover, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hanover, NH have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hanover, NH (490 out of 4.78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hanover, NH is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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98% of the population of Hanover, NH has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 1.92% on Medicaid, 8.56% on Medicare, 34% on non-group plans, and 0.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grafton County, NH see 508 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.18% increase from the previous year (483 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1193 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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508 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grafton County, NH

Primary care physicians in Grafton County, NH see an average of 508 patients per year. This represents a 5.18% increase from the previous year (483 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grafton County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 45% between 18 and 34 years, 20% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.98%
Uninsured
53.1%
Employer Coverage
1.92%
Medicaid
8.56%
Medicare
34%
Non-Group
0.46%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hanover, NH declined by 16.7% from 2.37% to 1.98%.

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