Claremont, NH Demographics

A map of Claremont's Population by Race

Claremont, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 13,078, a less than 1% change from the 12,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Claremont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Claremont is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Hampshire overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Claremont, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Claremont is ranked the 11th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Claremont was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Claremont's White Population

11,622 residents of Claremont, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Claremont ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Claremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.9%.

Claremont is less White than neighboring Ascutney (100% White), Windsor (90.9% White), Plainfield (90.5% White), Newport (92.1% White), and Springfield (90.8% White).

Claremont's Black Population

232 residents of Claremont, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Claremont ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Black population has grown by an estimated 213.5%. Black residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Claremont is more Black than neighboring Ascutney (0% Black), Windsor (0.8% Black), Newport (0.1% Black), and Springfield (0.6% Black). Claremont is less Black than neighboring Plainfield (4.1% Black).

Claremont's Asian Population

22 residents of Claremont, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Claremont is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Claremont ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.1%. Asian residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Claremont is more Asian than neighboring Ascutney (0% Asian), Plainfield (0% Asian), Newport (0% Asian), and Springfield (0% Asian). Claremont is less Asian than neighboring Windsor (1% Asian).

Claremont's Hispanic Population

531 residents of Claremont, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Claremont ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.1%.

Claremont is more Hispanic than neighboring Ascutney (0% Hispanic), Windsor (0.9% Hispanic), Plainfield (0% Hispanic), Newport (1.8% Hispanic), and Springfield (2.6% Hispanic).

Claremont's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Claremont, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Claremont ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Claremont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ascutney (0% Native American/Other), Plainfield (0% Native American/Other), and Newport (0% Native American/Other). Claremont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (0.5% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Claremont's Multiracial Population

646 residents of Claremont, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Claremont ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.9%.

Claremont is more Multiracial than neighboring Ascutney (0% Multiracial). Claremont is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (5.9% Multiracial), Plainfield (5.5% Multiracial), Newport (6% Multiracial), and Springfield (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.