New Hampshire Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,388,685 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 148.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 550,765 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Hampshire grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,387,403 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Hampshire has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,071 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.91% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Hampshire is about 23% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $273,705 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,422 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Hampshire is about 16.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,422 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Hampshire spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,807 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,168 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,232 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Hampshire:
Coos County (17.4 min), Grafton County (18.0 min), Cheshire County (18.8 min).
Slowest:
Rockingham County (25.5 min), Sullivan County (23.0 min), Merrimack County (22.9 min).
The average commute time in New Hampshire is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Hampshire has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Hampshire:
Rockingham County (0.4), Grafton County (0.4), Hillsborough County (0.3).
Lowest:
Coos County (0.2), Sullivan County (0.3), Cheshire County (0.3).
Health
New Hampshire has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Hampshire | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Hampshire:
Rockingham County (0.8), Merrimack County (0.8), Grafton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Coos County (0.8), Sullivan County (0.8), Belknap County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Hampshire.
What is the population of New Hampshire?
The population of New Hampshire is 1,388,685, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Hampshire?
The population density of New Hampshire is 148.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Hampshire?
The median household income in New Hampshire is $96,071, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Hampshire?
The median home price in New Hampshire is $273,705, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Hampshire?
The unemployment rate in New Hampshire is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.