Nashua, NH Demographics

A map of Nashua's Population by Race

Nashua, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 91,294, a less than 1% change from the 91,322 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 8.3% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nashua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nashua has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Nashua, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nashua is ranked the 2nd 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). Nashua was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nashua's White Population

63,461 residents of Nashua, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nashua is significantly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Nashua ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Nashua's population has decreased from 70.3% to 69.5%.

Nashua is less White than neighboring Hudson (91.8% White), East Pepperell (86.4% White), East Merrimack (88.1% White), Pepperell (80.3% White), and Groton (79.5% White).

Nashua's Black Population

2,546 residents of Nashua, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nashua is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Nashua ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Black residents' share of Nashua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Nashua is more Black than neighboring East Pepperell (1.7% Black), East Merrimack (0.9% Black), and Pepperell (1% Black). Nashua is less Black than neighboring Hudson (4.8% Black), and Groton (2.9% Black).

Nashua's Asian Population

7,560 residents of Nashua, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nashua is higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Nashua ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Nashua's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.3%.

Nashua is more Asian than neighboring Hudson (0.1% Asian), East Pepperell (6.1% Asian), East Merrimack (2.9% Asian), and Groton (3.4% Asian). Nashua is less Asian than neighboring Pepperell (9% Asian).

Nashua's Hispanic Population

13,465 residents of Nashua, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nashua is higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nashua ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Nashua's population has increased from 13.9% to 14.7%.

Nashua is more Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (1.2% Hispanic), East Pepperell (4.6% Hispanic), East Merrimack (3.2% Hispanic), Pepperell (7% Hispanic), and Groton (5.9% Hispanic).

Nashua's Native American/Other Population

416 residents of Nashua, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nashua is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nashua ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nashua's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Nashua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (0.3% Native American/Other), East Pepperell (0% Native American/Other), and Pepperell (0.2% Native American/Other). Nashua is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Merrimack (1.2% Native American/Other), and Groton (2.5% Native American/Other).

Nashua's Multiracial Population

3,846 residents of Nashua, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nashua is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Nashua ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nashua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Nashua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Nashua is more Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (1.8% Multiracial), East Pepperell (1.3% Multiracial), East Merrimack (3.7% Multiracial), and Pepperell (2.4% Multiracial). Nashua is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (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.