Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth: City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
About
Portsmouth is a city located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,779 and a population density of 477 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,557 inhabitants.
The city was created 394 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Portsmouth
| Population : | 21,557 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Rockingham County |
| Postal code : | 03801, 03804, 03802, 03803 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 43.57 km2 |
| Named for : | Portsmouth |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city : | Portsmouth is capital of Province of New Hampshire |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1630 (394 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:58:33 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 495 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 43°4'37"N 70°45'28"W (43.0770400, -70.7576600).
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Demographics
The population of Portsmouth increased by 3.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,779 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,288 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,418 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,465 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,702 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,646 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,648 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,824 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,839 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,927 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,557 | -1.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,646 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,906 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,215 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,904 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,174 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
Portsmouth zip code is 03801.
County name: Rockingham, County
fips: 33015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,323 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $801 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,887 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,480 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,569 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 369,566 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 404,682 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,577 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,993 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,485 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,776 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 917 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 598 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,523 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,442 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,150.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.17 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $90,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,000 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $421 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $842 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,666 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 144,357 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,741 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,626 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,764 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,153 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 470 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 973 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 194 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 883 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,592.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.72 |
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People born in Portsmouth (102)
People born in Portsmouth, including author Edward A. Rand, chemist, chairman, president, and CEO of Arch Chemicals, Inc. Michael E. Campbell, Colonial cabinetmaker, ca. 1638-1706 Thomas Dennis, .
List
- Frederick Pearson Treadwell (American chemist (1857-1918)) he was born in 05/02/1857
- Jean Kasem (American actress married to Casey Kasem) she was born in 01/01/1955
- Ronnie James Dio (American heavy metal singer) he was born in 10/07/1942
- Ilene Woods (American actress and singer (1929-2010)) she was born in 05/05/1929
- Amos T. Akerman (United States Attorney General (1821-1880)) he was born in 23/02/1821
- Brooke Astor (American philanthropist, socialite, and writer) she was born in 30/03/1902
- John Langdon (New Hampshire Founding Father, governor, and senator (1741-1819)) he was born in 26/06/1741
- Wesley Powell (American politician (1915-1981)) he was born in 13/10/1915
- William S. Damrell (American politician (1809-1860)) he was born in 29/11/1809
- Howard Brenton (playwright) he was born in 13/12/1942
- Elliott Coues (American ornithologist) he was born in 09/09/1842
- Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet (Colonial governor of New Hampshire and Nova Scotia) he was born in 09/08/1737
- Thomas Bailey Aldrich (American poet, novelist, editor) he was born in 02/11/1836
- Charles Cutts (American politician (1769-1846)) he was born in 31/01/1769
- Charlie Kohlhase (American musician) he was born in 28/11/1956
- Clifton Clagett (American politician (1762-1829)) he was born in 03/12/1762
- Daniel Marcy (American politician (1809-1893)) he was born in 07/11/1809
- Samuel Cushman (American politician (1783-1851)) he was born in 08/06/1783
Schools in Portsmouth
College & universities near Portsmouth, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183202 | Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | Portsmouth (NH) | 03801-4084 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portsmouth, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Portsmouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Post Office | Portsmouth (NH) | 03804 |
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Other cities in Rockingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Derry Village | 34,539 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Derry | 33,442 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Salem | 30,641 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Londonderry | 26,646 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Hampton | 15,950 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Exeter | 15,296 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Windham | 14,865 | City in New Hampshire |
| Raymond | 10,573 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Seabrook | 8,844 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hampstead | 8,612 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Plaistow | 7,735 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Stratham | 7,579 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Atkinson | 7,163 | Town in New Hampshire, USA |
| Epping | 7,070 | Town in the U. |
| Stratham Station | 6,949 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Sandown | 6,551 | Town in New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Portsmouth distances to largest New Hampshire cities
