What is the Population of New Hampshire?

Population of New Hampshire

The population of NH has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. In 2015, the population of New Hampshire passed the population of its neighboring, and much larger state Maine. In 2015 the population of New Hampshire was 1.33 million and Maine’s population was 1.329 millon. In 2016, the reported population of New Hampshire was 1.335 million and Maine is 1.331 million.

New Hampshire’s Population Over The Years:

1917: 447,000

1930: 466,000

1950: 532,000

1960: 609,000

1970: 737,681

1980: 920,610

1990: 1.112 Million

2000: 1.24 Million

2010: 1.317 Million

Population percentage by race:

93.9% White American

2.2% Asian American

1.1% African American

0.2% Native American

2.6% Other Races Combined

By percentage, the fastest increasing race in New Hampshire is Asian American.