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The City of Nashua is the 2nd largest city in New Hampshire with a population of 91,294 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Nashua ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Hampshire. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Nashua is located at latitude 42.7654 and longitude -71.4676 in Hillsborough County. The formal boundaries for the City of Nashua encompass a land area of 30.85 sq. miles and a water area of 1.04 sq. miles. Hillsborough County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Nashua has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 91,294 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,961 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $96,326 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,564 |
| Median Home Value | $403,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 38,760 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 20,724 (53.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,410 (42.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,626 (4.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 37,134 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 21,932 (59.1%) |
The table below compares Nashua to the other 100 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Hampshire by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 27 | 74th |
| Per Capita Income | # 29 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Hampshire Census Data Comparison Tool.
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