How many counties are in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has 10 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the largest city in New Hampshire?

Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, with a population of about 115,643.

What is the population of New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has about 1,394,868 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How many ZIP codes are in New Hampshire?

There are 246 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire (NH): Counties, Cities

Population

1,394,868

Land area

8,954sq mi

People per sq mi

156

Cities and towns

100

New Hampshire at a glance

The median household income is $99,031, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $402,500 (21% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,491 a month.
Its largest cities are Manchester (115,643), Nashua (91,294) and Concord (44,375).

Local data for New Hampshire

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

New Hampshire, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$99,031

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$402,500

Prices +3.1% in a year

Median rent

$1,491/mo

Homeownership

72.8%

Bachelor's or higher

40.6%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

26.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (286,760), French Americans (146,969), Italian Americans (136,133).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$80,892

689,026 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$83,192

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$13.38B

FY 2026, $9,716 per person

PPP loans

$3.71B

40,933 loans, 409,583 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$17.16M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans Campaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

New Hampshire, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

0

of 10 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

8,253

41 deaths

Flood insurance policies

4,490

$67.2M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

22

113 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 599 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in New Hampshire, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Largest cities in New Hampshire

Name	Population	Land area (sq mi)
Manchester	115,643	33.1
Nashua	91,294	30.8
Concord	44,375	64
Dover	33,364	26.7
Rochester	33,144	45
Keene	22,939	37.1
Portsmouth	22,545	15.7
Derry	21,339	16
Laconia	17,085	19.8
Lebanon	14,999	40.3
Claremont	13,078	43.2
Londonderry	12,225	12.2
Somersworth	12,111	9.8
Durham	10,681	3
Hampton	10,101	5.4
Exeter	9,964	4.5
Berlin	9,383	61.3
Milford	8,956	5.7
Franklin	8,799	27.4
Hanover	8,479	4.5
Hudson	7,469	3.1
South Hooksett	5,902	6.7
Hooksett	5,876	5.4
Newmarket	5,679	2.3
Suncook	5,432	3.7

Counties, cities and towns in New Hampshire

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in New Hampshire?: New Hampshire has 10 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in New Hampshire?: Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, with a population of about 115,643.
What is the population of New Hampshire?: New Hampshire has about 1,394,868 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in New Hampshire?: There are 246 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in New Hampshire.