Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1990–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
About 6.5% of New Hampshire's population was foreign-born in 2023, below the national average of about 14%.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-Born Share (%) | 6.5 | 13.9 |
- •New Hampshire's foreign-born population has grown steadily even as overall U.S. immigration policy has fluctuated.
Countries of Origin
The top countries of origin for New Hampshire's foreign-born residents include India, Canada, Mexico, and China.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Share from Top Origin Country (%) | 15 | 24 |
- •New Hampshire has a notable Indian immigrant community tied to its tech and healthcare sectors.
Migration Flows
Combined migration flows made New Hampshire one of the fastest-growing New England states in 2023, with net gains from both domestic and international sources.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Migration (thousands) | 12 | 1230 |
- •New Hampshire's population growth is now driven more by migration than by natural increase (births minus deaths).
International Migration
New Hampshire gained roughly 4,000 residents from international migration in 2023, a modest but growing contribution to population growth.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net International Migration (thousands) | 4 | 1130 |
- •International migration has become an increasingly important driver of New Hampshire's population growth as domestic migration slows.
Domestic Migration
New Hampshire saw strong net domestic in-migration of around 8,000 people in 2023, among the highest rates in New England.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net Domestic Migration (thousands) | 8 | 0 |
- •New Hampshire has been a top destination for Massachusetts residents seeking lower taxes and more space.