Rockingham County Summary

Life in Rockingham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rockingham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockingham County:

  • The population in Rockingham County is 317,163.

  • The median home value in Rockingham County is $609,323.

  • The median income in Rockingham County is $113,927.

  • The median rent in Rockingham County is $1,619.

  • The unemployment rate in Rockingham County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rockingham County is 4.8%.

  • The average high in Rockingham County is 61.9° and there are 91.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rockingham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rockingham County

Portsmouth, NH Population 22,332

Derry, NH Population 21,668

Londonderry, NH Population 12,307

Exeter, NH Population 10,138

Hampton, NH Population 9,960

Newmarket, NH Population 5,730

Raymond, NH Population 3,881

Epping, NH Population 2,808

Hampton Beach, NH Population 2,585

Seabrook Beach, NH Population 909

Newfields, NH Population 304

Map Of Rockingham County

Rockingham County, NH Weather

  • The average high in Rockingham County is 61.9°.

  • There are 76.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 91.9 inches of rain each year with 19.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Rockingham County.

StatRockingham County
Mean High61.9
Nice Days76.56
Rainfall91.9
Snowfall19.0
Sunny Hours4:50
61.9°
Average High
91.9
Inches of Rain

Rockingham County Photos

Portsmouthc Nh   Market Square
Source: Public Domain
Portsmouthc Nh   Governor John Langdon House
Source: Public Domain
Portsmouthc Nh   Goodwin Mansion
Source: Public Domain
Portsmouthc Nh   Building
Source: Public Domain
First Wentworth House Portsmouth
Source: Public Domain
Memorial Bridge Portsmouthc Nh
Source: Wikipedia User Ryan Walters | CC BY-SA 4.0

Rockingham County Demographics

Population over time in Rockingham County

The current population in Rockingham County is 317,163. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 312,771 1.5%
2022 308,211 0.6%
2021 306,359 -

Gender in Rockingham County

  • Rockingham County is 50.2% female with 159,362 female residents.

  • Rockingham County is 49.8% male with 157,800 male residents.

Female
50.2% (159,362)
Male
49.8% (157,800)
Gender Rockingham County NH USA
Female 50.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Rockingham County

Rockingham County is:

  • 90.0% White with 285,503 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 2,434 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 229 American Indian residents.

  • 2.1% Asian with 6,566 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 121 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,438 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 9,694 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 11,178 Hispanic residents.

White
90.0% (285,503)
African American
0.8% (2,434)
American Indian
0.1% (229)
Asian
2.1% (6,566)
Hawaiian
0.0% (121)
Other
0.5% (1,438)
Two Or More
3.1% (9,694)
Hispanic
3.5% (11,178)

Table: Rockingham County By Race

Race Rockingham County NH USA
White 90.0% 87.5% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 1.4% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 2.1% 2.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.5% 4.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Rockingham County, New Hampshire

  • 2.5% of households in Rockingham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.5% of households in Rockingham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Rockingham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Rockingham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Rockingham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Rockingham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Rockingham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Rockingham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Rockingham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Rockingham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.5% (7,782)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.5% (4,855)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.0% (12,617)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.0% (12,747)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.3% (20,006)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.6% (39,934)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (39,401)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.5% (65,174)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.6% (46,195)
$200,000 or more
21.6% (68,447)
Income Rockingham County NH USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 2.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% 2.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.0% 5.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.0% 5.6% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.3% 8.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.6% 14.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.5% 20.0% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.6% 12.2% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 21.6% 15.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rockingham County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,171)
9-12th Grade
3% (9,514)
High School / GED
25% (79,290)
Some College
17% (53,917)
Associate's Degree
9% (28,544)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (88,805)
Master's Degree
13% (41,231)
Professional Degree
2% (6,343)
Doctorate Degree
2% (6,343)
Education Rockingham County NH USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 25% 27% 26%
Some College 17% 17% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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