First in the nation
By state law, New Hampshire holds the first presidential primary of each election cycle.
Capital: ConcordLargest city: ManchesterNickname: The Granite StateStatehood: 1788
New Hampshire at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
24,216 km²
46th largest state
Population
1,409,032
60.8 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 41st in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
6.2%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$128 billion
$88,145 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
11,777
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
14,140
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−2,363
Births minus deaths
Population change
+6,833
July 2023–June 2024
New Hampshire data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore New Hampshire
10 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
New Hampshire, United States
Hillsborough County
County seat: Manchester and Nashua
424,732
Population
$52,243
Income per capita
$385,500
Median home value
3.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 877 mi²
- Population density
- 485 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
10 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about New Hampshire
Live Free or Die
The state motto, "Live Free or Die", comes from a 1809 toast by Revolutionary War general John Stark.
Mount Washington
Observers on Mount Washington recorded a wind gust of 231 mph in 1934, long the highest ever measured on Earth.
No sales or income tax on wages
New Hampshire levies neither a general sales tax nor a tax on wage income.