Rockingham County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Name: Rockingham County, New Hampshire Demographics
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Rockingham County, New Hampshire has a population of 319,082, the 2nd most populous county in New Hampshire. The median household income is $118,331 and the median home value is $497,500. The poverty rate is 4.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Rockingham County Quick Facts

Population 319,082

Median Household Income $118,331

Median Home Value $497,500

Poverty Rate 4.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 45.0 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 45.7%

High School Graduation 96.1%

Cities/Places 11

Population 319,082 2nd of 10

Median Income $118,331 19% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.8%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Rockingham County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	317,163	319,082	+0.6%
Median household income	$113,927	$118,331	+3.9%
Median home value	$461,400	$497,500	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Rockingham

$118,331

$99,031

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rockingham

$497,500

$402,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.1%

$25K-$50K 10.0%

$50K-$100K 23.7%

$100K+ 58.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

1.8%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

14.8%

$200K+

23.0%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4%|National: 5.2%

67.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,687/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.5%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

25.8%

55-74

28.9%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 24 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Rockingham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Portsmouth	22,545	$106,219	6.8%	$688,500
Derry	21,339	$91,673	4.3%	$391,200
Londonderry	12,225	$119,571	2.9%	$469,500
Hampton	10,101	$97,163	4.0%	$545,300
Exeter	9,964	$87,346	5.9%	$357,500
Newmarket	5,679	$87,196	6.9%	$423,500
Raymond	3,645	$73,066	7.1%	$314,900
Epping	2,796	$95,273	2.5%	$384,800
Hampton Beach	2,605	$82,557	8.2%	$508,900
Seabrook Beach	1,001	$93,571	7.8%	$920,900
Newfields	294	$185,769	1.0%	$484,100

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Population Overview

Rockingham County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 319,082. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rockingham County is 45.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 43.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rockingham County is $118,331. This is 19% higher than the state median of $99,031. It is also 47% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $497,500. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $402,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rockingham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 40.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rockingham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Hampshire and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

Rockingham County has a population of 319,082, making it the 2nd most populous county in New Hampshire.

What is the median income in Rockingham County?

The median household income in Rockingham County is $118,331 with a poverty rate of 4.8%.

How many cities are in Rockingham County, New Hampshire?

Rockingham County contains 11 Census-designated places.