Peterborough, NH Demographics

A map of Peterborough's Population by Race

Peterborough, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 2,539, a large decrease from the 3,090 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peterborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peterborough has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Peterborough, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peterborough is ranked the 41st 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). Peterborough was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peterborough's White Population

2,356 residents of Peterborough, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peterborough is higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Peterborough ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's White population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Peterborough's population has increased from 91.8% to 92.8%.

Peterborough is more White than neighboring Jaffrey (90.9% White), Bennington (71.5% White), and Francestown (75.2% White). Peterborough is less White than neighboring Hancock (100% White), and Antrim (94.1% White).

Peterborough's Black Population

0 residents of Peterborough, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peterborough is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Peterborough ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Peterborough's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Peterborough is less Black than neighboring Jaffrey (0.9% Black), and Francestown (1.5% Black).

Peterborough's Asian Population

35 residents of Peterborough, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peterborough is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Peterborough ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Peterborough's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Peterborough is more Asian than neighboring Hancock (0% Asian), Bennington (1.2% Asian), Antrim (0% Asian), and Francestown (0% Asian).

Peterborough's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Peterborough, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peterborough is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Peterborough ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Peterborough's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.2%.

Peterborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Jaffrey (1.6% Hispanic), Hancock (0% Hispanic), and Antrim (2.6% Hispanic). Peterborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Bennington (14.4% Hispanic), and Francestown (14.3% Hispanic).

Peterborough's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Peterborough, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peterborough is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Peterborough ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Peterborough's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Peterborough is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bennington (1.2% Native American/Other), Antrim (0.4% Native American/Other), and Francestown (1.5% Native American/Other).

Peterborough's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Peterborough, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peterborough is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Peterborough ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peterborough's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Peterborough's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.7%.

Peterborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancock (0% Multiracial). Peterborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Jaffrey (5.2% Multiracial), Bennington (11.7% Multiracial), Antrim (2.9% Multiracial), and Francestown (7.5% 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.