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Portsmouth, NH is a vibrant and beautiful city located on the coastline of New Hampshire. With a population of 21,897 people and a population density of 1,377 people per square mile, Portsmouth offers an ideal blend of small town charm and big city amenities. The city has retained its historic colonial architecture in the face of new development that has made it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike. Popular local businesses include Cisco Brewers, The Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar, The Music Hall, and The Portsmouth Book & Bar. Year-round outdoor activities abound in the area including biking along the Piscataqua River Heritage Trail, kayaking at Prescott Park or fishing off one of the many local piers. Other organizations such as the Portsmouth Historical Society offer educational programs about Portsmouth's history while events like Market Square Day feature vendors selling goods from around the area. Local sporting events include racing at Star Speedway and skiing at McIntyre Ski Area. All in all, Portsmouth is a great place to live!

The population in Portsmouth is 21,897. There are 1,398 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portsmouth is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portsmouth is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Portsmouth
- 48.6% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 35.7% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Portsmouth

- 86.2% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 5.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeoplePortsmouth, New HampshireUnited States
  21,897.0329,725,481.0
  52.5%50.5%
  47.6%49.5%
  42.238.4
 
  21,418.0326,569,308.0
  20,770.0309,327,143.0
  20,784.0285,036,114.0
  25,925.0251,960,433.0
  3.7%15.6%
  -16.9%30.8%
 
  1398.493.4
  15.6593531905.423
  1.165264836.791
 
  87.3%59.4%
  1.2%12.2%
  5.0%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  1.4%0.4%
  2.9%3.2%
  2.3%18.4%
 
  48.6%49.8%
  48.0%48.0%
  0.7%1.8%
  51.4%50.2%
  33.7%33.8%
  12.3%10.8%
  5.4%5.6%
 
  2.052.6
  10,462.0124,010,992.0
  5,348.080,755,759.0
  23.9%30.5%
  55.7%42.9%
  5,114.043,255,233.0
  10.9%15.8%
  9.6%10.8%
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Over 14 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 15 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 17 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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