Demographics in Portsmouth, NH

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Portsmouth?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

22,332

Male

10,927

48.9%

Female

11,405

51.1%

Median Age

42.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.6%

Black

1.1%

Hispanic

3.5%

Asian

3.9%

Two or More

4.7%

Other

2.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

49.2%

High School or Higher

62.3%

Foreign Born

9.2%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

42.2%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Portsmouth, NH has a population of 22,332 with a median age of 42.4. The racial makeup is 87.6% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 3.9% Asian. About 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.2%.