Lakes and Mountains Lead New Hampshire’s Population Growth, While Some Cities Shrink
New U.S. Census data show that New Hampshire’s population grew by 30,300 people between 2020 and 2024, but that growth wasn’t spread evenly. A new analysis from NHFPI’s Jessica Williams reveals that rural, amenity-rich areas like the Lakes Region and White Mountains saw population surges fueled by retirees and remote workers, while several cities, including Durham, Berlin, and Keene, lost residents.