Hanover, NH

City

Demographics of Hanover

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

89.4%

Households with Children

21.3%

School Enrollment K-12

358

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.7%
School Age (5-17): 8.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 50.9%
Working Age (35-54): 14.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.4%
High School / GED: 3.9%
Some College or Associate's: 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 89.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.3%
Single Parents: 1.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.7%
Living Alone: 46.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
Asian: 13.6%
Black or African American: 3.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 67.6%
South Asian: 21.3%
Southeast Asian: 11.1%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 49.5%
Puerto Rican: 14.1%
Cuban: 3.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 13.4%
South American: 3.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 50.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 15.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 65.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 83.5%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.3%
Arabic: 1.4%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.1%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 49.9%
Not Enrolled: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hanover

Etna / Hanover Center

Norwich Village Historic District / Bragg

East Wilder / Meadow Brook Village

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources