Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH

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2022 Population

112,033

19.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.3

0.243% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

6.54%

6.86% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$94,849

8.38% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$361,000

11.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,172

20% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH had a population of 112k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $94,849. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH declined from 138,539 to 112,033, a −19.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $87,516 to $94,849, a 8.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.44%), White (Hispanic) (4.11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%).

18.6% of the households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.5% of the residents in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are Rivier University (677 degrees awarded in 2022), Nashua Community College (256 degrees), and St Joseph School of Nursing (57 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was $361,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was 2 cars per household.

Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH borders Middlesex County (Northwest)--Outside Lowell PUMA, MA, Southwestern New Hampshire--Cheshire & Hillsborough (Western) Counties PUMA, NH, Greater Nashua City (East) PUMA, NH, and Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH.

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Population & Diversity

Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH is home to a population of 112k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.5% of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2022, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.3k people) in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.14k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.97k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are Spanish (8,489 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,435 households), and Portuguese (1,275 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,503

Women

48.3%

58,260

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 112,763 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

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Citizenship

93.5%

2022 Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.5% of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.3k ± 1.44k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.14k ± 814
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.97k ± 951

11.1%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

11.1% of the people in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,153 ± 1,128 people
Dominican Republic
2,117 ± 1,119 people
Canada
1,263 ± 868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was India, the natal country of 2,153 Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,117 and Canada with 1,263.

Foreign-Born Population

13.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

As of 2022, 13.5% of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,489 households (8.02%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,435 households (1.36%)
Portuguese
1,275 households (1.21%)

18.6% of the households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was Spanish. 8.02% of the households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,854 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,409 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
816 ± 257

Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH employs 60.2k people. The largest industries in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are Construction (4,238 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,221 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($200,270), Plastics product manufacturing ($159,411), and Banking & related activities ($148,093).

Males in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,406. The income inequality in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,641

Women

48.4%

37,963

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH in 2020 was 73,604 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH.

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Occupations

60.2k

2022 Value

−20%

1 Year decline

± −20%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH declined at a rate of −20%, from 75.2k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, are Software developers (2,306 people), Retail salespersons (1,873 people), and Other managers (1,670 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2022 Value

−20%

1 Year decline

± −20%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH declined at a rate of −20%, from 75.2k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, are Construction (4,238 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,221 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, though some of these residents may live in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,327

Median earning men ± $2,778

$44,317

Median earning women ± $3,410

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,449), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,897), and Manufacturing ($81,240).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($75,221), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,784), and Manufacturing ($61,176).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH awarded 990 degrees. The student population of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,417 male students and 2,514 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are White (689 and 69.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 8.38%), Asian (71 and 7.17%), and Black or African American (63 and 6.36%).

The largest universities in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH by number of degrees awarded are Rivier University (677 and 68.4%), Nashua Community College (256 and 25.9%), and St Joseph School of Nursing (57 and 5.76%).

The most popular majors in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH are Nursing School (262 and 26.5%), Registered Nursing (190 and 19.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (76 and 7.68%).

The median tuition cost in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH for private four year colleges is $35,445.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,931 (36% men and 64% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,931 students enrolled in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,358 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded
General Studies
24 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
190 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rivier University
677 degrees awarded
Nashua Community College
256 degrees awarded
St Joseph School of Nursing
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rivier University with 677 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 287 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH, which is 0.408 times less than the 703 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 689 degrees mean that there were 8.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,445) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,014) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.473% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24k), Bachelors Degree (22.6k), and Some college (17.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was $361,000 in 2022, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $322,700 to $361,000, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH is $94,849. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was Greater Nashua City (East) PUMA, NH with a value of $121,215, followed by Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH and Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $118,875 and $105,675.

Housing

Property

$361,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,109

$27,834

Median Property Taxes

±$1,127

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2022

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 61.4% of the housing units in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was Greater Nashua City (East) PUMA, NH with a value of $121,215, followed by Outer Manchester City PUMA, NH and Seacoast Region--Rockingham County (Southern), Portsmouth City PUMA, NH, with respective values of $118,875 and $105,675.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,849

Median Household Income

± $3,715

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,680

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH grew to $94,849 from the previous year's value of $87,516.

The following chart displays the households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2022 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH

In 2022, the income inequality in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.491% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.4%)
Worked At Home (13.6%)
Carpooled (8.05%)

In 2022, 74.4% of workers in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH (7.25k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.63% increase from the previous year (1111 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

1,118 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.63% increase from the previous year (1,111 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Hampshire in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.57%

Uninsured

57.4%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH grew by 7.31% from 6.13% to 6.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greater Nashua City (West) PUMA, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.