Population 319,082 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rockingham County
Household size in Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Rockingham County has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.60 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Among New Hampshire's ten counties, though, only one other has larger households.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Rockingham County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Rockingham County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Few New Hampshire counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 10.
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 Rockingham County
Renters in Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.6% of households in Rockingham County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Of New Hampshire's ten counties, only two have a lower share of renters.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Rockingham County than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Only one other New Hampshire county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Rockingham County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Boston area, where the median home dates to 1964. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast. No other New Hampshire county has newer 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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,109 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,221 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,434 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,853 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$745 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rockingham County costs $1,853 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent has climbed $745 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. No other New Hampshire county has higher rents.
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 Rockingham County
Bachelor's degrees in Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rockingham County: 46.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Boston area overall (51.9%). The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rockingham County: 96.2% 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 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Rockingham County has the highest share of high school graduates of any New Hampshire county.
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 Rockingham County
| Period | Rockingham County | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Rockingham County than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Rockingham County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 2.56 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 21.6% | 7.8% | 1982 | $1,853 | 46.2% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Hillsborough County | 2.54 | 42.2 | 9.6% | 32.6% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,733 | 41.5% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| Cheshire County | 2.45 | 44.7 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 1970 | $1,331 | 35.8% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Windham County | 2.24 | 46.8 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 25.3% | 1969 | $1,052 | 44.0% | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| Bennington County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 26.3% | 23.1% | 1969 | $1,226 | 41.9% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| Saratoga County | 2.37 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,470 | 45.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Schenectady County | 2.39 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 36.0% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,287 | 35.9% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 1958 | $945 | 21.7% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.54 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 14.4% | 1954 | $917 | 23.3% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Herkimer County | 2.31 | 44.8 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 1958 | $838 | 24.6% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Madison County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 1963 | $962 | 31.5% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
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 Rockingham County. 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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