Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Portsmouth, New Hampshire, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,545 | 1,394,868 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $106,219 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 64.0% | 40.6% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $688,500 | $402,500 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,869 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 7.2% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 9.6% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.9% | 72.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.2 | 26.7 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 21.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 38.1% | 51.5% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 86.2% | 86.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 25.2 | 24.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 14.0% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.7% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.8% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 25.8% | 27.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 21.9% | 20.1% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10,902 | 555,822 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 47.6% | 64.5% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 15.0% | 26.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 9.4% | 13.0% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.8% | 27.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 34.8% | 30.5% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $72,411 | $52,798 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.9% | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 21.1% | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 7.2% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 15.9% | 17.6% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 3.3% | 6.1% | n/a |
Housing in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 11,370 | 648,472 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 39.4% | 63.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 33.8% | 15.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.1% | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,959.0 | 1,979.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.1% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 30.1% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $8,018 | $6,667 | n/a |
Education in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 2.6% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 16.1% | 26.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 17.3% | 27.0% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.6% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 23.4% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 66.0% | 66.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 68.6% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 42.5% | 27.8% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 9.2% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 4.9% | 4.6% | n/a |
Origins and language in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Statistic | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 36.3% | 40.8% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 5.8% | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 89.7% | 92.1% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 2.3% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.5% | 7.1% | 16.7% |