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Veterans in New Hampshire
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 86,727
- 7.6% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 8,102
- 9.3% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 45,915
- 53% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | 5,191 | 9.7% | 395 |
| Carroll County | 4,011 | 9.1% | 334 |
| Cheshire County | 4,678 | 7.4% | 463 |
| Coos County | 2,707 | 10.3% | 292 |
| Grafton County | 5,603 | 7.2% | 621 |
| Hillsborough County | 23,637 | 6.9% | 2,281 |
| Merrimack County | 10,295 | 8.1% | 927 |
| Rockingham County | 19,056 | 7.3% | 1,598 |
| Strafford County | 7,932 | 7.3% | 924 |
| Sullivan County | 3,617 | 10.1% | 267 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in New Hampshire?
- The American Community Survey estimates 86,727 civilian veterans in New Hampshire (2020-2024), or 7.6% of residents 18 and older.
- Which New Hampshire counties have the most veterans?
- Hillsborough County (23,637), Rockingham County (19,056), Merrimack County (10,295) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001
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