Portsmouth, New Hampshire

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
22,138
Population
$100,169
Median Income
$594,000
Home Value
42.1
Median Age

Demographics

Portsmouth has a population of 22,138 with a median age of 42.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
88.3%
Asian
4.2%
Other
3.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population22,138
Median Age42.1
White88.3%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian4.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Other / Two or More Races3.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Portsmouth is $100,169, which is 33.3% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $67,924. The poverty rate is 6.0%.

$100,169
Median Household Income
$67,924
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Portsmouth is 2.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Portsmouth, 97.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
97.2%
Bachelor's+
63.1%
Graduate+
22.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher97.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher63.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree22.4%

Housing

The median home value in Portsmouth is $594,000, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,660. The homeownership rate is 52.2%.

$594,000
Median Home Value
$1,660/mo
Median Rent
52.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$594,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,660
Homeownership Rate52.2%
Vacancy Rate6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
The population of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 22,138 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
The median household income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is $100,169. This is 33.3% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
The median home value in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is $594,000. The median monthly rent is $1,660.
What percentage of people in Portsmouth have a college degree?
In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 63.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 97.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Portsmouth, New Hampshire an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 5.9x (median home value $594,000 vs. median income $100,169), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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