East Merrimack, NH Demographics

A map of East Merrimack's Population by Race

East Merrimack, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 5,081, a slight decrease from the 5,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Merrimack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Merrimack has become less racially diverse since 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 East Merrimack, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Merrimack is ranked the 26th 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). East Merrimack was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Merrimack's White Population

4,478 residents of East Merrimack, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. East Merrimack ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of East Merrimack's population has increased from 85.8% to 88.1%.

East Merrimack is more White than neighboring Nashua (69.5% White), and Manchester (72.3% White). East Merrimack is less White than neighboring Hudson (91.8% White), Londonderry (91.5% White), and Pinardville (91.4% White).

East Merrimack's Black Population

45 residents of East Merrimack, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. East Merrimack ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Black residents' share of East Merrimack's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

East Merrimack is more Black than neighboring Londonderry (0.4% Black). East Merrimack is less Black than neighboring Hudson (4.8% Black), Nashua (2.8% Black), Manchester (4.2% Black), and Pinardville (1.7% Black).

East Merrimack's Asian Population

145 residents of East Merrimack, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. East Merrimack ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of East Merrimack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

East Merrimack is more Asian than neighboring Hudson (0.1% Asian), Londonderry (0.4% Asian), and Pinardville (0.7% Asian). East Merrimack is less Asian than neighboring Nashua (8.3% Asian), and Manchester (4.1% Asian).

East Merrimack's Hispanic Population

161 residents of East Merrimack, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Merrimack ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East Merrimack's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.2%.

East Merrimack is more Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (1.2% Hispanic), and Pinardville (0.5% Hispanic). East Merrimack is less Hispanic than neighboring Nashua (14.7% Hispanic), Londonderry (5.3% Hispanic), and Manchester (13.8% Hispanic).

East Merrimack's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of East Merrimack, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Merrimack ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Merrimack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

East Merrimack is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (0.3% Native American/Other), Nashua (0.5% Native American/Other), Londonderry (0.5% Native American/Other), Manchester (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pinardville (0% Native American/Other).

East Merrimack's Multiracial Population

190 residents of East Merrimack, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Merrimack is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. East Merrimack ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Merrimack's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Merrimack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

East Merrimack is more Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (1.8% Multiracial), and Londonderry (2% Multiracial). East Merrimack is less Multiracial than neighboring Nashua (4.2% Multiracial), Manchester (5% Multiracial), and Pinardville (5.8% 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.