New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 147.0
People per square mile, 2020: 153.8
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
141885 |
1800 |
183858 |
1810 |
214460 |
1820 |
244161 |
1830 |
269328 |
1840 |
284574 |
1850 |
317976 |
1860 |
326,073 |
1870 |
318,300 |
1880 |
346,991 |
1890 |
376,530 |
1900 |
411,588 |
1910 |
430,572 |
1920 |
443,083 |
1930 |
465,293 |
1940 |
491,524 |
1950 |
533,242 |
1960 |
606,921 |
1970 |
737,681 |
1980 |
920,610 |
1990 |
1,109,252 |
2000 |
1,235,786 |
2010 |
1,316,470 |
2020 |
1,377,529 |
2030 |
*1,385,799 |
2040 |
*1,393,451 |
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2020 |
Percent Change |
|
NEW HAMPSHIRE |
1,377,529 |
1,316,470 |
61,059 |
4.64% |
Belknap County |
63705 |
60,088 |
3,617 |
6.02% |
Carroll County |
50107 |
47,818 |
2,289 |
4.79% |
Cheshire County |
76458 |
77,117 |
-659 |
-0.85% |
Coos County |
31268 |
33,055 |
-1,787 |
-5.41% |
Grafton County |
91118 |
89,118 |
2,000 |
2.24% |
Hillsborough County |
422937 |
400,721 |
22,216 |
5.54% |
Merrimack County |
153808 |
146,445 |
7,363 |
5.03% |
Rockingham County |
314176 |
295,223 |
18,953 |
6.42% |
Strafford County |
130889 |
123,143 |
7,746 |
6.29% |
Sullivan County |
43063 |
43,742 |
-679 |
-1.55% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
New Hampshire Population News Articles
New Hampshire Ranks 5th Best State in 2024 Drought Analysis – Sept 4, 2024
New Hampshire communities take steps to fight back against mosquito-borne illnesses – Aug 30, 2024
New Hampshire’s Population Increasing – Aug 21, 2024
Housing is a top issue for New Hampshire voters – June 21, 2024
New Hampshire’s population is increasing, especially in rural areas – June 19, 2024
Critics say industry has had outsized role in shaping New Hampshire’s new landfill regulations – June 13, 2024
Where refugees in New Hampshire are arriving from – June 10, 2024
New Hampshire rivers change in wake of recent floods, warming climate – June 5, 2024
NH asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits against fossil fuel companies – May 28, 2024
NH among highest in country for housing need – October 18, 2023
Discover the Largest Cities in New Hampshire (By Population, Total Area, and Economic Impact) – October 10, 2023
NH Business: While millions of NH forest acres are protected, NH Forest Society Pres. says climate change is threat of our century – October 1, 2023
How undocumented immigrants in N.H. make a living without the right to drive – September 27, 2023
Culverts, climate change and the future of NH’s Seacoast – September 23, 2023
When it rained, it poured: 2023 was NH’s wettest summer yet – September 22, 2023
Flood watch issued for much of New Hampshire – July 10, 2023
New Hampshire Food Bank fights new, ‘disconcerting’ obstacles to food security – July 10, 2023
Population Gains Widespread in NH Due to Migration – June 22, 2023
How Safe Are NH’s Lakes, Beaches And Rivers For Swimming And Boating – June 13, 2023
Activists host ‘retirement party’ for New England’s last running coal plant, but its future is uncertain – June 12, 2023
Seeking a role in NH’s EV future – December 15, 2022
LCHIP Grants Enable The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire to protect drinking water, wildlife resources in two Granite State communities. – December 14, 2022
New Hampshire lags behind other New England states in climate change preparedness – December 10, 2022
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard works to become more resilient as climate changes – November 30, 2022
New Hampshire farms get grants to prepare for climate change – November 21, 2022
Half of New Hampshire is in a moderate drought. Climate change could make that more common. – July 11, 2022
As climate warms, tick danger grows for New Hampshire moose population – June 29, 2022
University of New Hampshire research warns Granite State climate change already underway – June 29, 2022
Sununu vetoes tougher restrictions for new landfills – June 24, 2022
‘We need to do better’: As NH’s climate changes, report shows dire consequences of inaction – March 3, 2022
Dartmouth study finds road salt is threatening lakes in our region – February 24, 2022
New Hampshire reaches $25M deal with Monsanto over PCBs – February 22, 2022
Statewide housing review starts with survey in New Hampshire – February 19, 2022
NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN POLLUTED WITH PFAS HAS ELEVATED CANCER RATES – February 12, 2022
‘Our lakes are sick’: Upward trend of cyanobacteria blooms troubles residents, experts – December 6, 2021
State obtains money to remedy water pollution | News – December 5, 2021
How might climate change impact N.H.’s Christmas trees? – December 5, 2021
Where does your power come from? We answered your questions about the N.H. energy system. – November 23, 2021
‘1 million gallons a day’: Dover OKs $13.9M water plant amid talks with PFAS polluter – November 12, 2021
MTBE CLEAN-UP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE – September 8, 2021
Tough times for NH’s organic farmers – September 6, 2021
Audubon announces program on the State of NH birds – September 3, 2021
New report predicts flooding, extreme heat and sea level rise in New Hampshire – August 23, 2021
The burdens of extreme heat – August 20, 2021
Water Restrictions Spread In Southern N.H., As North Country Re-enters Drought – June 19, 2021
New Hope For N.H.’s Great Bay As Towns, Scientists Begin Collaborating On Restoration – June 14, 2021
Early Toxic Algae Blooms Prompt Warnings For N.H. Lake Beaches – June 9, 2021
Nonprofit Tries To Revive Lawsuit Against N.H. Landfill Permitting – June 2, 2021
N.H. Audubon ‘State of the Birds’ Shows Conservation Benefits, Habitat Pressures – March 11, 2021
N.H. Coal Plant Will Run Through At Least 2025 After Latest Grid Auction – March 1, 2021
NH City Approves Plan to Spare Beloved Park From Flooding – February 27, 2021
Lawsuits Raise Stakes For Saint-Gobain Plan To Fix Chemical Emissions – February 24, 2021
Take a look at the state’s new Forest Action Plan – November 25, 2020
EPA finalizes water permit to help cleanup the Great Bay in New Hampshire – November 24, 2020
EPA grant will further Keene State study on wood burning and air quality – November 17, 2020
Big housing problem solved with small houses – November 15, 2020
State: Keep Conserving Water As Drought Persists Around Strafford County – November 5, 2020
Concord Emissions Study Points To Climate Solutions – September 30, 2020
Exeter ratepayers face surging wastewater costs as state funds paused – September 26. 2020
Water Use Restrictions Due To Severe Drought Now Cover Quarter Of All N.H. Residents – September 21, 2020
‘It Can Happen Here’: N.H. Faces High Wildfire Risk Amid Climate Catastrophe In West – September 15, 2020
Keene weighs moving forward on key part of clean energy goals – September 12, 2020
Groundwater needs raise concerns about $100 million-plus manufacturing plant near Lincoln – July 29, 2020
Extreme weather planning rejected as senators question climate change – July 29, 2020
Nebraska legislators, scientists make 11th hour bid for climate change study – July 19, 2020
Omaha dealing with one of the hottest summers on record – July 9, 2020
Omaha company to pay more than $800,000 to settle alleged water pollution violations – July 8, 2020
Preserving The Great Bay – May 19, 2020
EPA Reverses Cooling Plan For N.H.’s Largest Coal Power Plant – May 27, 2020
State to drop lake monitoring program this summer due to budget, pandemic constraints – May 29, 2020
No metro area in New Hampshire see drop in net migration, unlike most states – June 11, 2020
NH conservationists pushing for permanent support for fund – June 11, 2020
We’re doing pretty well at reducing ground-level ozone – January 15, 2020
Lawmakers disagree on bills to fund NH roads, bridges – January 23, 2020
N.H. Advocates: Trump’s New Water Rule Will Enable Development, Pollution – January 24, 2020
Bill would force Seabrook Station, power plants to pay more taxes – January 28, 2020
After Years Of Slow Action On Climate Change, What Sets Offshore Wind Apart For N.H.? – January 21, 2020
Report: Climate Change Could Push State Bird Out Of New Hampshire – Oct 10, 2019
Bee saviors stung by criticism over proposed pesticide ban – Oct 8, 2019
Water Investigation Update Set For Merrimack Public Hearing – Oct 8, 2019
N.H. Joins Northeast States Considering Transportation Carbon Price Program – Oct 4, 2019
Phosphorous and fish – Hatchery seen as threat to Winnipesaukee – August 30, 2019
Register Today to Learn How You Can Help Conserve Monarch Butterflies – August 27, 2019
After dumping coal in front of State House, protesters vow to shut Bow power plant – August 20, 2019
States draw new battle lines on Trump carbon rule – August 16, 2019
NH acts to protect drinking water – June 28, 2019
UNH research supports Granite State’s native bees – June 18, 2019
Fast-charging stations for electric cars may be coming to N.H. highway – June 16, 2019
Here’s How NH Measures Up In Air Quality – April 24, 2019
Southern N.H. Looks to Manchester for Drinking Water – April 24, 2019
New data shows New Hampshire population is growing quickly, by the slow standards of New England – April 19, 2019
Senator looks to stop spread of PFAS pollution – April 15, 2019
Into the unknown: How climate change is influencing local land management – April 13, 2019
State Installs Short-Term Pollution Controls At New Durham Fish Hatchery – February 4, 2019
First draft of Concord’s renewable energy plan focuses big on efficiency, electricity – February 2, 2019
Pennichuck: PFAS in city’s water – January 19, 2019
Legislature Could Give N.H.’s Coastal Towns More Funding, Tools To Address Rising Seas – January 14, 2019