Population in New Hampshire

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for New Hampshire.

1.40 M
Total population
41st in the U.S.
58 /km²
Density
43.3 years
Median age
Among the oldest in the U.S.
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
560,000
Households
58.4%
Urban population
18.6%
Under 18
20.3%
65 and older
79.0 years
Life expectancy
Above the U.S. average
Manchester–Nashua (≈ 425,000)
Largest metro
+0.5%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
87.2%
White (non-Hispanic)
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Asian
2.0%
Black or African American
2.6%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native American

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

18502024
1.4 M 337%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19902023
4.5% 350%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Asian share

19902023
3.2% 300%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

19802023
79 yrs 6%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population1.40 M41st in the U.S.
Density58 /km²
Median age43.3 yearsAmong the oldest in the U.S.
Female50.3%
Male49.7%
Households560,000
Urban population58.4%
Under 1818.6%
65 and older20.3%
Life expectancy79.0 yearsAbove the U.S. average
Largest metroManchester–Nashua (≈ 425,000)
Growth+0.5%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)87.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Asian3.2%
Black or African American2.0%
Two or more races2.6%
Native American0.3%

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of New Hampshire vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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