New Hampshire Demographics
A map of New Hampshire's Population by Race
New Hampshire has an estimated population of 1,394,868, a slight increase from the 1,377,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Hampshire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Hampshire is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Hampshire, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Hampshire is ranked the 41st most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. New Hampshire was ranked the 41st most populous state in the 2020 Census.
New Hampshire's White Population
1,212,424 residents of New Hampshire, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 4th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.9%.
New Hampshire is more White than neighboring Massachusetts (66.6% White), Rhode Island (68% White), and Connecticut (61.9% White). New Hampshire is less White than neighboring Vermont (89.9% White), and Maine (89.9% White),
New Hampshire's Black Population
18,704 residents of New Hampshire, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 46th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
New Hampshire is more Black than neighboring Vermont (1.1% Black). New Hampshire is less Black than neighboring Massachusetts (6.4% Black). Rhode Island (4.9% Black). Connecticut (9.8% Black). and Maine (1.8% Black).
New Hampshire's Asian Population
35,738 residents of New Hampshire, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 29th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.
New Hampshire is more Asian than neighboring Vermont (1.8% Asian), and Maine (1.1% Asian). New Hampshire is less Asian than neighboring Massachusetts (7.3% Asian), Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). and Connecticut (4.7% Asian).
New Hampshire's Hispanic Population
65,383 residents of New Hampshire, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 45th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.
New Hampshire is more Hispanic than neighboring Vermont (2.6% Hispanic), and Maine (2.2% Hispanic). New Hampshire is less Hispanic than neighboring Massachusetts (13.3% Hispanic), Rhode Island (17.7% Hispanic). and Connecticut (18.3% Hispanic).
New Hampshire's Native American/Other Population
7,316 residents of New Hampshire, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 44th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
New Hampshire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massachusetts (1.3% Native American/Other). Rhode Island (1% Native American/Other). Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). and Maine (0.7% Native American/Other).
New Hampshire's Multiracial Population
55,303 residents of New Hampshire, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Hampshire is 26th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Since the 2020 Census, New Hampshire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of New Hampshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.
New Hampshire is less Multiracial than neighboring Vermont (4.1% Multiracial). Massachusetts (5.1% Multiracial). Rhode Island (4.9% Multiracial). Connecticut (4.3% Multiracial). and Maine (4.2% 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.