Population 10,070 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hanover
Household size in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hanover are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hanover is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 30.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hanover: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Hanover has the lowest share of single-parent households of any New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hanover
Renters in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hanover own their homes; 30.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in New Hampshire overall (27.2%). Just over four in ten owners (42.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 16.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.1% of the housing in Hanover, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −8 | +5 | +6 |
Hanover is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only three have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,143 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,282 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,528 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,285 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,142 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hanover pays $2,285 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,142 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hanover
Bachelor's degrees in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hanover is highly educated: about nine in ten adults 25 and older (88.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. No other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hanover: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hanover
| Period | Hanover | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hanover: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Hanover has the highest unemployment rate of any New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people. Unemployment has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hanover compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover | 2.36 | 38.0 | 1.8% | 30.8% | 19.1% | 1960 | $2,285 | 88.4% | 98.8% | 10.1% |
| Norwich | 2.56 | 39.5 | 7.7% | 27.2% | 10.5% | 1982 | $1,863 | 79.6% | 99.3% | 2.7% |
| Etna | 2.59 | 47.9 | 2.5% | 7.3% | 13.7% | 1976 | $2,250 | 88.3% | 98.4% | 4.1% |
| West Lebanon | 2.06 | 46.3 | 6.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1984 | $1,439 | 55.3% | 96.6% | 1.4% |
| Hanover Center | 2.75 | 48.3 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 18.7% | 1979 | $2,250 | 84.6% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | 2.19 | 39.8 | 6.3% | 50.6% | 13.6% | 1971 | $1,805 | 58.6% | 97.0% | 0.5% |
| White River Junction | 2.32 | 43.6 | 6.9% | 33.7% | 18.5% | 1975 | $1,246 | 46.9% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| West Norwich | 2.64 | 41.1 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 10.3% | 1982 | $1,976 | 73.9% | 98.2% | 5.1% |
| Thetford Center | 2.06 | 43.3 | 4.4% | 12.8% | 7.0% | 1981 | $1,198 | 67.1% | 97.9% | 1.4% |
| East Thetford | 2.26 | 42.0 | 4.0% | 31.0% | 16.5% | 1976 | $1,101 | 71.7% | 96.2% | 6.5% |
| West Hartford | 2.27 | 48.5 | 8.2% | 20.7% | 14.4% | 1973 | $1,567 | 59.9% | 98.1% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hanover. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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