Portsmouth, NH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
21,418
Unemployment
1.6%
Poverty
6.6%
Median Home
$456,200
Median Income
$78,712
Median Rent
$1,353
Portsmouth SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8
Portsmouth, NH Crime Report
319
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,447.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.28%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portsmouth / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 319 | 1,447.9 | 1,245.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 113.5 | 146.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.5 | 20.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 68.1 | 85.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 294 | 1,334.4 | 1,098.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 77.2 | 103.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 214 | 971.3 | 919.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 63 | 285.9 | 76.4 | 246.0 |
Portsmouth, NH Cost Of Living
128
Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portsmouth | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 171 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
Portsmouth, NH Photos
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Rankings for Portsmouth in New Hampshire
Map Of Portsmouth, NH
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Population over time in Portsmouth
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,418 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 21,778 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 21,644 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 21,458 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 21,426 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 21,366 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 21,237 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 21,140 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 20,899 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,963 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portsmouth
| Race | Portsmouth | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 89.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Portsmouth
| Gender | Portsmouth | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portsmouth for adults over 25
| Education | Portsmouth | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Portsmouth, New Hampshire
| Income | Portsmouth | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.8% | 9.7% | 8.3% |
