Nashua, NH

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2021 Population
90,659
1.8% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maggie Hassan
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.6
0.253% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
7.97%
2.99% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$78,501
6.39% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$298,100
6.54% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
50,642
3.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Nashua, NH had a population of 90.7k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $78,501. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Nashua, NH grew from 89,052 to 90,659, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $73,785 to $78,501, a 6.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nashua, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.96%), White (Hispanic) (6.04%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.99%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

None of the households in Nashua, 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.

92.2% of the residents in Nashua, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nashua, NH are Rivier University (593 degrees awarded in 2021), Nashua Community College (271 degrees), and St Joseph School of Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Nashua, NH was $298,100, and the homeownership rate was 54.8%.

Most people in Nashua, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Nashua, NH was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Nashua, NH is home to a population of 90.7k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.8% of Nashua, NH residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2021, there were 9.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.4k people) in Nashua, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.22k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.48k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.2%
2021 Citizenship
91.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.2% of Nashua, NH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Nashua, NH was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nashua, NH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    66.4k ± 1.43k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.22k ± 768
  3. White (Hispanic)
    5.48k ± 1.11k
13.2%
Hispanic Population
12k people

In 2021, there were 9.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.4k people) in Nashua, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.22k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.48k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.2% of the people in Nashua, NH are hispanic (12k 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

15.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
14.3k people
16.1%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
14.3k people

As of 2021, 15.8% of Nashua, NH residents (14.3k 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 Nashua, NH was 16.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,580 ± 249
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    892 ± 235
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    678 ± 196

Nashua, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Nashua, NH employs 50.6k people. The largest industries in Nashua, NH are Manufacturing (7,643 people), Retail Trade (7,559 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,751 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,698), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,018), and Finance & Insurance ($81,453).

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

50.6k
2021 Value
± 1,952
3.43%
1 Year growth
± 5.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nashua, NH grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 49k employees to 50.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nashua, NH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,349 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,283 people), and Management Occupations (5,247 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nashua, NH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.6k
2021 Value
± 1,952
3.43%
1 Year growth
± 5.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nashua, NH grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 49k employees to 50.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nashua, NH, are Manufacturing (7,643 people), Retail Trade (7,559 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,751 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nashua, NH, though some of these residents may live in Nashua, 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

$56,591
Median earning men ± $2,402
$37,686
Median earning women ± $1,773

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($85,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,433), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,192), Information ($60,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,426).

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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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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 Nashua, NH awarded 920 degrees. The student population of Nashua, NH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,128 male students and 2,605 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nashua, NH are White (687 and 74.7%), followed by Black or African American (65 and 7.07%), Asian (62 and 6.74%), and Hispanic or Latino (43 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Nashua, NH by number of degrees awarded are Rivier University (593 and 64.5%), Nashua Community College (271 and 29.5%), and St Joseph School of Nursing (40 and 4.35%).

The most popular majors in Nashua, NH are Nursing School (242 and 26.3%), Registered Nursing (118 and 12.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (70 and 7.61%).

The median tuition cost in Nashua, NH for private four year colleges is $34,412.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Nashua, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,733 (30.2% men and 69.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,733 students enrolled in Nashua, NH, 30.2% men and 69.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,552 records, of which 71.7% were women and 28.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 29 degree-majors awarded
  2. 23 degree-majors awarded
  3. 118 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Nashua, NH was General Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Nashua, NH according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 593 degrees awarded
  2. 271 degrees awarded
  3. 40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rivier University with 593 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 261 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nashua, NH, which is 0.396 times less than the 659 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 687 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 65 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 ($34,412) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,014) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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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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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Race

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 Nashua, NH was $298,100 in 2021, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $279,800 to $298,100, a 6.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Nashua, NH is 54.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Nashua, NH have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nashua, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Nashua, NH is $78,501. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Nashua, NH was Census Tract 112 with a value of $131,341, followed by Census Tract 103.01 and Census Tract 113, with respective values of $115,708 and $111,833.

Property

$298,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,169
$20,326
Median Property Taxes
±$903

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 Nashua, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

54.8%
Homeownership
2021
58.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 54.8% of the housing units in Nashua, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nashua, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 112
  2. Census Tract 103.01
  3. Census Tract 113

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nashua, NH was Census Tract 112 with a value of $131,341, followed by Census Tract 103.01 and Census Tract 113, with respective values of $115,708 and $111,833.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$78,501
Median Household Income
± $2,870
37.1k
Number of Households
± 1,479

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.1k households in Nashua, NH grew to $78,501 from the previous year's value of $73,785.

The following chart displays the households in Nashua, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Nashua, 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 (76.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.84%)
  3. Carpooled (9.1%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Nashua, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.84%) and those who carpooled to work (9.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nashua, NH have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Nashua, 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 Nashua, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nashua, NH have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nashua, NH (7.11k out of 89.2k 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 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nashua, NH is White, followed by Hispanic 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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92.7% of the population of Nashua, NH has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 9.59% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hillsborough County, NH see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.21% increase from the previous year (1157 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hillsborough County, NH

Primary care physicians in Hillsborough County, NH see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 1.21% increase from the previous year (1,157 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hillsborough 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 20.4% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.26%
Uninsured
55.7%
Employer Coverage
13.4%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
9.59%
Non-Group
1.51%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nashua, NH grew by 9.48% from 6.63% to 7.26%.

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