Peterborough, NH Demographics
A map of Peterborough's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,838 | 91.8% |
Multiracial | 116 | 3.8% |
Hispanic | 79 | 2.6% |
Asian | 28 | 0.9% |
Black | 15 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 14 | 0.5% |
Peterborough, New Hampshire had a population of 3,090 in 2020. It was 91.8% White, 0.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peterborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is the 38th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Peterborough's White Population
2,838 residents of Peterborough identify as White, or 91.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Hampshire (87.2% White). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #47 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more White than neighboring Jaffrey (90.6% White), and Francestown (89.6% White). Peterborough is less White than neighboring Hancock (92% White), Bennington (93.5% White), and Antrim (92.3% White).
Peterborough's Black Population
15 residents of Peterborough identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Hampshire (1.4% Black). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more Black than neighboring Jaffrey (0.2% Black), Hancock (0% Black), Antrim (0.2% Black), and Francestown (0% Black). Peterborough is less Black than neighboring Bennington (0.6% Black).
Peterborough's Asian Population
28 residents of Peterborough identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more Asian than neighboring Hancock (0.5% Asian), Bennington (0.3% Asian), Antrim (0.1% Asian), and Francestown (0% Asian). Peterborough is less Asian than neighboring Jaffrey (1.7% Asian).
Peterborough's Hispanic Population
79 residents of Peterborough identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Hampshire (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Jaffrey (2.2% Hispanic), Bennington (0.9% Hispanic), Antrim (1.5% Hispanic), and Francestown (2.5% Hispanic). Peterborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Hancock (4.2% Hispanic).
Peterborough's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Peterborough identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Hampshire (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hancock (0% Native American/Other). Peterborough is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jaffrey (0.8% Native American/Other), Bennington (2.1% Native American/Other), Antrim (0.9% Native American/Other), and Francestown (1% Native American/Other).
Peterborough's Multiracial Population
116 residents of Peterborough identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peterborough roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Hampshire (4% Multiracial). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Peterborough is ranked #59 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Peterborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancock (3.3% Multiracial), and Bennington (2.7% Multiracial). Peterborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Jaffrey (4.5% Multiracial), Antrim (5% Multiracial), and Francestown (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.