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New Hampshire
Population, Area, and Density
The population of New Hampshire is 1,326,813 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. New Hampshire is ranked number 43 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 77.0% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in New Hampshire is 9,349.1 square miles. There state is 95.8% land and 4.2% water. The population density in New Hampshire is 148.2 people per square mile (27th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 1,326,813 people ÷ 8,952.6 sq mi
Population Density = 148.2 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,326,813 (43rd out of 56) | 1,316,470 (43rd out of 56) | 1,235,786 (42nd out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 77.0% below avg | 76.4% below avg | 75.8% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 9,349.1 mi2 | 24,214 km2 | 5,983,400 acres | (46th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 8,952.6 mi2 | 23,187 km2 | 5,729,624 acres | (95.8%) |
| Water Area | 396.5 mi2 | 1,027 km2 | 253,777 acres | (4.2%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 148.2 (27th out of 56) | 147.1 (27th out of 56) | 138.0 (25th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 65.9% below avg | 64.6% below avg | 65.3% below avg |