Nashua city is located in Hillsborough County New Hampshire. Nashua city has a 2024 population of 90,673. Nashua city is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 91,199 in 2020.
The average household income in Nashua city is $112,635 with a poverty rate of 7.59%. The median age in Nashua city is 40.1 years: 38.3 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nashua city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,763 | 77.81% |
| Two or more races | 8,153 | 8.96% |
| Asian | 6,946 | 7.64% |
| Black or African American | 2,645 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 2,256 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37,478 | 2.39 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 16,333 | 3.08 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 15,238 | 1.28 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Female | 3,968 | 3.37 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 1,939 | 3.23 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,335 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 5,733 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,117 | 25.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,713 | 14.61% |
| High School Graduate | 16,657 | 25.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,845 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 12,068 | 18.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,043 | 48,435 | 20,960 |
| Hispanic | 7,063 | 5,091 | 952 |
| Asian | 4,875 | 4,466 | 3,663 |
| 2+ Races | 4,677 | 3,960 | 1,119 |
| Black | 1,756 | 1,572 | 467 |
| Other Race | 1,522 | 967 | 179 |
| Native American | 97 | 75 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,281 | $82,919 | $55,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,481 | $122,620 | $77,981 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $48,870 | $33,736 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,302 | $33,929 | $23,266 |
| Overall | $54,590 | $64,464 | $45,532 |
| Some College | $47,915 | $56,700 | $40,996 |
$54,590
Average Earnings
$64,464
Average Male
$45,532
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.08% of Nashua city residents speak only English, while 21.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65,283 | 4,291 | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 11,859 | 1,640 | 13.83% |
| Multiple | 8,111 | 702 | 8.65% |
| Black | 2,606 | 453 | 17.38% |
| Asian | 6,907 | 355 | 5.14% |
| Other | 2,242 | 214 | 9.55% |
7.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nashua city is Black, with 17.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nashua city is Asian, with 5.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.65% |
| High School | 9.83% |
| Some College | 7.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.36% |
| Female Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,271 | $134,167 |
| Households | $88,766 | $112,635 |
| Married Families | $122,461 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,392 | $76,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,103
Number of Veterans
4,756
Male Veterans
347
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,627 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,167 |
| First Gulf War | 902 |
| Korea | 240 |
| World War II | 94 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,405 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,149 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,045 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,022 |
| 18 to 34 | 482 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,544 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 375 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 3.7% |
| Black | 139 | 6.57% |
| Native American | 25 | 17.48% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.9%
Born in Nashua city
84.22%
Native Born
15.78%
Foreign Born
7.77%
Non Citizen
8.01%
Naturalized
84.22% of Nashua city residents were born in the United States, with 31.9% having been born in New Hampshire. 7.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 89,023 | -330 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 89,353 | -330 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 89,683 | -330 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 90,013 | -330 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 90,343 | -330 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 90,673 | -330 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 91,003 | -330 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 91,333 | 42 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 91,291 | 92 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 91,199 | 1,717 | 1.92% |
| 2019 | 89,482 | 559 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 88,923 | -138 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 89,061 | 363 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 88,698 | 377 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 88,321 | 635 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 87,686 | 334 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 87,352 | 405 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 86,947 | 129 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 86,818 | 249 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 86,569 | 0 | 0% |