Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

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2020 Population

137,146

0.448% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.1

0.484% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.41%

8.15% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$83,693

0.504% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$301,900

5.23% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

73,604

0.794% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH had a population of 137k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $83,693. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew from 136,535 to 137,146, a 0.448% increase and its median household income declined from $84,117 to $83,693, a −0.504% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.59%), White (Hispanic) (5.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%).

17.5% 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.

94.2% 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 (549 degrees awarded in 2020), Nashua Community College (318 degrees), and St Joseph School of Nursing (64 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was $301,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 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.

Population & Diversity

Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is home to a population of 137k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.2% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2020, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.67k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.66k 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 (8,838 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (2,713 households), and Portuguese (1,501 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,685

Women

50%

68,745

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 137,430 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

94.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.2% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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 ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.67k ± 987
White (Hispanic)
7.66k ± 986

9.14%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

9.14% of the people in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are hispanic (12.5k 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
3,840 ± 1,500 people
Dominican Republic
1,845 ± 1,047 people
Canada
1,662 ± 995 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was India, the natal country of 3,840 Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 1,845 and Canada with 1,662.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

11.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

As of 2020, 12.2% of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH residents (16.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
8,838 households (6.82%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,713 households (2.09%)
Portuguese
1,501 households (1.16%)

17.5% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Spanish. 6.82% 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
3,176 ± 369
Gulf War (2001-)
1,264 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
1,110 ± 238

Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH employs 73.6k people. The largest industries in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Construction (4,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,973 people), and the highest paying industries are Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($138,399), Computer Systems Design ($121,605), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($114,965).

Males in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,893. The income inequality in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, 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

73.6k

2020 Value

−0.794%

1 Year decline

± −0.794%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH declined at a rate of −0.794%, from 74.2k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, are Software developers (2,747 people), Retail salespersons (2,300 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,926 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

73.6k

2020 Value

−0.794%

1 Year decline

± −0.794%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH declined at a rate of −0.794%, from 74.2k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, are Construction (4,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,973 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

$56,665

Median earning men ± $2,341

$37,394

Median earning women ± $1,829

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($90,263), Manufacturing ($74,900), and Public Administration ($74,211).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($59,281), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,131), and Information ($55,694).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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
$10.9B
Mixed freight
$7.68B
Machinery
$4.58B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.68B) and Machinery ($4.58B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$58.4B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $58.4B. This is expected to increase 79.8% 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
$8.06B
New York
$3.44B
Maine
$3.15B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $8.06B, followed by New York with $3.44B and Maine and $3.15B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH awarded 955 degrees. The student population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,087 male students and 2,584 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are White (755 and 79.1%), followed by Asian (47 and 4.92%), Unknown (47 and 4.92%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 and 4.71%).

The largest universities in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH by number of degrees awarded are Rivier University (549 and 57.5%), Nashua Community College (318 and 33.3%), and St Joseph School of Nursing (64 and 6.7%).

The most popular majors in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH are Nursing School (227 and 23.8%), Registered Nursing (108 and 11.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (66 and 6.91%).

The median tuition cost in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH for private four year colleges is $33,410.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,671 (29.6% men and 70.4% 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 2020 there were 3,671 students enrolled in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,647 records, of which 71.1% were women and 28.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
26 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
25 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
108 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hillsborough County (Southeastern)--Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 26 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
549 degrees awarded
Nashua Community College
318 degrees awarded
St Joseph School of Nursing
64 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rivier University with 549 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 287 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH, which is 0.43 times less than the 668 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 755 degrees mean that there were 16.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 47 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 ($33,410) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,014) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,603) 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 2020, 0.346% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (30k), Bachelors Degree (25k), and Some college (22.3k).

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 $301,900 in 2020, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $286,900 to $301,900, a 5.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have an average commute time of 28.1 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 $83,693. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH with a value of $99,376, followed by Hillsborough County (Western) PUMA, NH and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $97,470 and $94,690.

Housing

Property

$301,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,774

$34,777

Median Property Taxes

±$1,163

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

64.9%

Homeownership

2020

60.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.9% 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 65.1%.

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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH with a value of $99,376, followed by Hillsborough County (Western) PUMA, NH and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $97,470 and $94,690.

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.

$83,693

Median Household Income

± $2,449

53.6k

Number of Households

± 1,726

In 2020, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH declined from $83,693 from the previous year's value of $84,117.

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

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

0.438

2019 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH

In 2020, the income inequality in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.42% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (7.54%)
Carpooled (7.49%)

In 2020, 81.1% of workers in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.54%) and those who carpooled to work (7.49%).

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

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.51% 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

6.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH (8.69k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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

94.3% of the population of Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Hampshire was $9,589 in 2014. This is a 2.35% increase from the previous year ($9,369).

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1100 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.181% decrease from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 311 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Hampshire. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Hampshire, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,100 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,100 patients per year. This represents a 0.181% decrease from the previous year (1,102 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Hampshire across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.74%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Nashua City PUMA, NH grew by 10.1% from 5.21% to 5.74%.

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.