New Hampshire
1.4 million people live in New Hampshire. Its population grew 2.7% since 2020, the 24th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $106,759 a year, 26% above the national median, and the median home is worth $487,100, 31% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 1.4 million
- 11th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $106,759
- 26% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $487,100
- 31% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 6.2%
- 5.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$106,759 per year
26% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 4th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$56,994 per year
21% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 4th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
6.2%
5.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). Lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
26.7 min one way
3% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 19th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$487,100
31% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 10th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,742 per month
12% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 10th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
71.9%
6.6 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 7th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
1,415,342
0.41% of the U.S. total. 11th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+2.7%
0.4 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 24th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
17.3%
3.8 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
23.0%
4.1 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
7.3%
7.4 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 22nd lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in New Hampshire, at 86.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 86.9% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 1.7% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.0% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 5.3% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
4.1 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 10th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
6.8%
3.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.