New Hampshire
StatePopulation: 1,402,054 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for New Hampshire from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — New Hampshire
- What is the median household income in New Hampshire?
- The median household income in New Hampshire is $95,628 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New Hampshire?
- The poverty rate in New Hampshire is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New Hampshire?
- $367,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New Hampshire?
- The median gross rent in New Hampshire is $1,423 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New Hampshire residents have a college degree?
- 39.8% of adults in New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,387,834
Median Income
$95,628
Median Home Value
$367,200
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.2%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,860 (+24.6%)
Home Value:
+$105,500 (+40.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-4.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+7.6%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-5.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,387,834
Median Age
43.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.5%
Black 1.5%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.8%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Mexican
0.8%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$95,628
±$1,073
Per Capita Income
$125,293
Median Family Income
$118,736
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Child Poverty Rate
7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
20.0%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
15.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
644,253
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Renter-Occupied
27.5%
Vacancy Rate
14.4%
Median Home Value
$367,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,423
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.6%
5-Year
+65.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
892.3
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.3%
$50–100k
2.8%
$100–200k
3.7%
$200–300k
20.1%
$300–500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
22.5%
$1M+
3.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.8%
$500–1k
15.2%
$1–1.5k
33.4%
$1.5–2k
26.5%
$2–2.5k
12.0%
$2.5–3.5k
3.5%
$3.5k+
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3+
23.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.4%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
2–4 units
5.4%
5–19 units
4.8%
20+ units
7.5%
Mobile home
5.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.1%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
14.5%
2000–2009
11.5%
2010+
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.8%
Graduate Degree
15.7%
Some College / Associate
17.3%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Work from Home
15.1%
Self-Employed
6.3%
Government Workers
13.0%
Private For-Profit
80.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Prof. Services
12.1%
Retail
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Construction
7.1%
Finance
6.5%
Transportation
4.0%
Public Admin
4.0%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
44.8%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
14.6%
Production
11.9%
Construction
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.8 min
Drove Alone
73.7%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
15.1%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
551,186
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
11.9%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 18.5%
Working age (18–64): 81.5%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.2%
Naturalized Citizen
59.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
33.1%
Latin America
25.3%
Europe
23.8%
Africa
8.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.9%
With a Disability
13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.8%
Has a Computer
95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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