Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

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2021 Population

138,539

1.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0.243% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.12%

4.53% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$87,516

4.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$322,700

6.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,180

2.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH had a population of 139k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $87,516. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew from 137,146 to 138,539, a 1.02% increase and its median household income grew from $83,693 to $87,516, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

17.4% of the households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, 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.

94.3% of the residents in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Rivier University (593 degrees awarded in 2021), Nashua Community College (271 degrees), and St Joseph School of Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was $322,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 2 cars per household.

Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH borders Middlesex County (Outside Lowell City) PUMA, MA, Lawrence, Haverhill & Methuen Town Cities PUMA, MA, Hillsborough County (Western) PUMA, NH, Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH, Manchester City PUMA, NH, and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH.

United States New Hampshire

Population & Diversity

Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is home to a population of 139k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 12% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2021, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.36k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Spanish (9,297 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (2,607 households), and Portuguese (1,483 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,695

Women

49.5%

70,072

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 138,767 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.3% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 1.4k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.17k ± 869
White (Hispanic)
6.36k ± 1.14k

9.66%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

9.66% of the people in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,171 ± 1,367 people
Dominican Republic
2,393 ± 1,191 people
Canada
1,636 ± 987 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was India, the natal country of 3,171 Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,393 and Canada with 1,636.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

As of 2021, 12% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,297 households (7.06%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,607 households (1.98%)
Portuguese
1,483 households (1.13%)

17.4% of the households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Spanish. 7.06% of the households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,808 ± 348
Gulf War (2001-)
1,463 ± 319
Gulf War (1990s)
1,035 ± 237

Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH employs 75.2k people. The largest industries in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Construction (4,754 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,451 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,201 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($154,951), Computer Systems Design ($131,800), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($122,777).

Males in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,298. The income inequality in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,641

Women

48.4%

37,963

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH in 2020 was 73,604 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH.

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Occupations

75.2k

2021 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 73.6k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, are Retail salespersons (2,815 people), Software developers (2,615 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,984 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Nashua City PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.2k

2021 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 73.6k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, are Construction (4,754 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,451 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,201 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, though some of these residents may live in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,630

Median earning men ± $2,610

$39,367

Median earning women ± $1,326

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($87,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,888), and Manufacturing ($79,967).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,807), and Manufacturing ($53,371).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$10.4B
Mixed freight
$7.32B
Machinery
$5.01B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.32B) and Machinery ($5.01B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$56.7B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

84.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$7.88B
New York
$3.86B
Maine
$3.31B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $7.88B, followed by New York with $3.86B and Maine and $3.31B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

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

Voting results are not available for Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire 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 2021, universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH awarded 935 degrees. The student population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,128 male students and 2,605 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are White (699 and 74.8%), followed by Black or African American (65 and 6.95%), Asian (62 and 6.63%), and Hispanic or Latino (44 and 4.71%).

The largest universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH by number of degrees awarded are Rivier University (593 and 63.4%), Nashua Community College (271 and 29%), and St Joseph School of Nursing (40 and 4.28%).

The most popular majors in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Nursing School (242 and 25.9%), Registered Nursing (118 and 12.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (70 and 7.49%).

The median tuition cost in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH for private four year colleges is $34,412.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,733 (30.2% men and 69.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,733 students enrolled in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, 30.2% men and 69.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,552 records, of which 71.7% were women and 28.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
118 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was General Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rivier University
593 degrees awarded
Nashua Community College
271 degrees awarded
St Joseph School of Nursing
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rivier University with 593 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 261 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, which is 0.387 times less than the 674 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 699 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 65 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,412) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,014) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,650) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.341% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.1k), Bachelors Degree (27.1k), and Some college (22.9k).

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 Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was $322,700 in 2021, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $301,900 to $322,700, a 6.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is $87,516. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Hillsborough County (Western) PUMA, NH with a value of $105,116, followed by Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $105,064 and $102,270.

Housing

Property

$322,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,721

$35,202

Median Property Taxes

±$1,106

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 Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2021

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.6% of the housing units in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Hillsborough County (Western) PUMA, NH with a value of $105,116, followed by Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $105,064 and $102,270.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greater Nashua City PUMA, 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.

$87,516

Median Household Income

± $3,084

54.5k

Number of Households

± 1,843

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.5k households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew to $87,516 from the previous year's value of $83,693.

The following chart displays the households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

In 2021, the income inequality in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.51% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (7.38%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.38%).

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

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.49% of the workforce in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH (8.38k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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

93.9% of the population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1111 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1295 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 288 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

1,111 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,111 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,100 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

59.3%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew by 6.8% from 5.74% to 6.13%.

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