Rockingham County, NH

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2022 Population

315,169

0.767% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

44.7

0.224% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

4.84%

1.26% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$110,225

8.4% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$424,100

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

174,668

0.138% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Rockingham County, NH had a population of 315k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $110,225. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Rockingham County, NH grew from 312,771 to 315,169, a 0.767% increase and its median household income grew from $101,683 to $110,225, a 8.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), White (Hispanic) (1.59%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Rockingham County, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Rockingham County, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rockingham County, NH are Great Bay Community College (313 degrees awarded in 2022) and Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth (48 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Rockingham County, NH was $424,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.5%.

Most people in Rockingham County, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockingham County, NH was 2 cars per household.

Rockingham County, NH borders York County, ME, Essex County, MA, Hillsborough County, NH, Merrimack County, NH, and Strafford County, NH.

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Population & Diversity

Rockingham County, NH is home to a population of 315k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.95% of Rockingham County, NH residents were born outside of the country (15.6k people).

In 2022, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (285k people) in Rockingham County, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.67k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Rockingham County, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Rockingham County, NH was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rockingham County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
285k ± 989
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.67k ± 1.08k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.43k ± 477

3.47%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

3.47% of the people in Rockingham County, NH are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rockingham County, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,274 ± 2,227 people
India
7,491 ± 2,119 people
Dominican Republic
5,567 ± 1,828 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,274 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,491 and Dominican Republic with 5,567.

Foreign-Born Population

4.95%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

4.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2022, 4.95% of Rockingham County, NH residents (15.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockingham County, NH was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rockingham County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,973 ± 710
Gulf War (1990s)
3,588 ± 503
Gulf War (2001-)
3,485 ± 438

Rockingham County, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rockingham County, NH employs 175k people. The largest industries in Rockingham County, NH are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,590 people), Manufacturing (22,297 people), and Retail Trade (19,712 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($135,069), Utilities ($105,486), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,150).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,483. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

175k

2022 Value

± 3,289

0.138%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rockingham County, NH grew at a rate of 0.138%, from 174k employees to 175k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockingham County, NH, are Management Occupations (24,487 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,760 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,096 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockingham County, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

175k

2022 Value

± 3,289

0.138%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rockingham County, NH grew at a rate of 0.138%, from 174k employees to 175k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockingham County, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,590 people), Manufacturing (22,297 people), and Retail Trade (19,712 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockingham County, NH, though some of these residents may live in Rockingham County, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,825

Median earning men ± $2,045

$47,868

Median earning women ± $1,323

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,060), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,010), and Public Administration ($90,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($72,788), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,227), and Wholesale Trade ($63,453).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.71%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

863
Construction
666
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
638
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.52M
Manufacturing
$1.12M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$903k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rockingham County, NH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rockingham County, NH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Rockingham County, NH awarded 361 degrees. The student population of Rockingham County, NH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 570 male students and 927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockingham County, NH are White (320 and 88.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 3.32%), Black or African American (10 and 2.77%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.66%).

The largest universities in Rockingham County, NH by number of degrees awarded are Great Bay Community College (313 and 86.7%) and Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth (48 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Rockingham County, NH are General Cosmetology (47 and 13%), General Business Administration & Management (41 and 11.4%), and Registered Nursing (39 and 10.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,497 students enrolled in Rockingham County, NH, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,164 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rockingham County, NH was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rockingham County, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Great Bay Community College
313 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth
48 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Bay Community College with 313 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 142 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockingham County, NH, which is 0.648 times less than the 219 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 320 degrees mean that there were 26.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.529% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.509% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (315k), Bachelors Degree (255k), and Some college (221k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockingham County, NH was $424,100 in 2022, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $367,300 to $424,100, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockingham County, NH is 78.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Rockingham County, NH have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockingham County, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rockingham County, NH is $110,225. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rockingham County, NH was Census Tract 1061.01 with a value of $177,361, followed by Census Tract 1061.02 and Census Tract 38.01, with respective values of $160,110 and $155,781.

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.34%.

Housing

Property

$424,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,724

$98,479

Median Property Taxes

±$1,933

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockingham County, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockingham County, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.5%

Homeownership

2022

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 78.5% of the housing units in Rockingham County, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rockingham County, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1061.01
Census Tract 1061.02
Census Tract 38.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rockingham County, NH was Census Tract 1061.01 with a value of $177,361, followed by Census Tract 1061.02 and Census Tract 38.01, with respective values of $160,110 and $155,781.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rockingham County, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$110,225

Median Household Income

± $2,848

125k

Number of Households

± 2,723

In 2022, the median household income of the 125k households in Rockingham County, NH grew to $110,225 from the previous year's value of $101,683.

The following chart displays the households in Rockingham County, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rockingham County, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2022, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.451% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Worked At Home (15%)
Carpooled (5.37%)

In 2022, 76.2% of workers in Rockingham County, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (5.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockingham County, NH have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.76% of the workforce in Rockingham County, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rockingham County, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rockingham County, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rockingham County, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.34%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockingham County, NH (15.1k out of 313k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockingham County, NH is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 4.9% of the children was living in poverty in Rockingham County, NH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of Rockingham County, NH has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 6.88% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NH see 1250 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.96% decrease from the previous year (1275 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1299 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 349 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,250 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, NH

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NH see an average of 1,250 patients per year. This represents a 1.96% decrease from the previous year (1,275 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rockingham County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 43% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.5%

Uninsured

60.7%

Employer Coverage

6.88%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockingham County, NH declined by 6.07% from 4.79% to 4.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rockingham County, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 21.4 in Rockingham County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, NH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.9% in Rockingham County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, NH.