Claremont city, New Hampshire Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Claremont city, New Hampshire Demographics
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As of 2026, Claremont city, New Hampshire has a total population of 13,054, the 11th largest city in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $54,520, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Claremont city Quick Facts

Population 13,054

Median Household Income $54,520

Median Home Value $171,900

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 57.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

High School Graduation Rate 86.6%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 13,054 11th of 100

Median Income $54,520 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 15.2% 22% higher national

Median Home Value $171,900 bottom 20%

How Claremont city Compares

Median Household Income

Claremont city

$54,520

$95,628

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Claremont city

$171,900

$367,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.9%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 22.0%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4% | National: 5.2%

58.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.1%

Renter 42.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

27.5%

55-74

27.2%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 23 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Claremont city Rankings in New Hampshire

#11 Population of 100

#77 Median Income of 100

#78 Education of 100

#84 Home Value of 100

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Cities Similar to Claremont city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Somersworth city	12,060	$79,677	$295,800	28.7%	11.4%
Laconia city	16,982	$68,427	$308,800	25.4%	12.1%
Lebanon city	14,759	$92,288	$345,100	56.4%	8.6%
Londonderry CDP	12,307	$113,109	$433,100	46.1%	2.8%
Berlin city	9,473	$43,972	$113,500	14.2%	16.8%

Population Overview

Claremont city is a small city located in New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. The total population is 13,054. It ranks as the 11th most populous out of 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claremont city is 42.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 43.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claremont city is $54,520. This is 43% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 112% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. The median home value is $171,900. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Claremont city, New Hampshire is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Hampshire state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 100 Census-designated places in New Hampshire. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Claremont city, New Hampshire?

Claremont city, New Hampshire has a population of 13,054 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Claremont city, NH?

The median household income in Claremont city is $54,520, which is 31% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont city, NH?

The poverty rate in Claremont city is 15.2%. This means approximately 1,964 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Claremont city, New Hampshire?

Claremont city's population is 87.1% White, 1.3% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Claremont city, NH?

The median home value in Claremont city is $171,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Claremont city, New Hampshire?

20.3% of adults (25+) in Claremont city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.