Population
New Hampshire has a population of 1,405,000 as of 2026, making it the #41 most populous state in the United States.
New Hampshire Rankings
Where New Hampshire places in every state-level dataset StatsPanda tracks. Each row opens the full ranking.
New Hampshire Population Clock
These statistics show the estimated changes to New Hampshire's population based on birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns from US Census Bureau data.
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| New Hampshire Population (as of 7/14/2026) | 1,405,000 |
| Births per day | 35 |
| Deaths per day | 32 |
| Net migrations per day | 12 |
| Net population change per day | +15 |
| Population change since Jan 1st | — |
Demographics
The racial composition of New Hampshire includes 90.00% White, 1.52% Black or African American, 2.63% Asian, 1.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Population by Race
Why is Hispanic separate? Following U.S. Census methodology, Hispanic or Latino origin is an ethnicity, not a race — people of Hispanic origin may be of any race. “All” shows the racial breakdown; the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic views show ethnicity, so the two groupings overlap rather than adding up to 100%.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264,444 | 90.00% |
| Two or more races | 64,482 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 37,021 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 21,305 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 15,285 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 2,108 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 354 | 0.03% |
New Hampshire Marital Status
Population by Age and Gender
Median Age
Geography
New Hampshire currently has a population growth rate of 0.27%, which ranks 40th nationwide. Looking at the most recent confirmed figures from the 2010 US census, there were 1,316,470 people living in New Hampshire at that time. This represented a rise of 6.5% from the 1,235,786 people reported in the 2000 census.
Economics and Income Statistics
New Hampshire's average per capita income is $48,250. Household income levels show a median of $90,845. The poverty rate stands at 7.33%.
Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,605 | $145,414 |
| Families | $113,605 | $149,959 |
| Households | $90,845 | — |
| Non Families | $51,252 | $72,778 |
Income & Poverty
Largest Cities in New Hampshire
The largest city in New Hampshire is Manchester with a population of 115,644.
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | 115,644 |
| 2 | Nashua | 89,355 |
| 3 | Concord | 43,976 |
| 4 | Dover | 32,741 |
| 5 | Rochester | 32,492 |
| 6 | Keene | 22,786 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 21,956 |
| 8 | Laconia | 16,871 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 13,912 |
| 10 | Claremont | 12,967 |
Population by County
New Hampshire's population shows distinct regional patterns, with the most populous counties concentrated in metropolitan areas. The most dramatic growth is occurring in suburban areas, while rural and some urban areas show more mixed trends.
Counties in New Hampshire →Population by County
Population Growth by County
Population Density by County
Research Papers Related to New Hampshire
Sources
Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program.
Detailed demographic and economic data for New Hampshire.
Quick access to state-level statistics and comparisons.
Data Methodology
Population totals are sourced from the latest available US Census Bureau data. Totals for the current year are projected using each state's USCB data and previous year population growth rate. Growth rates are calculated based on births, deaths, and net migration estimates.