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Portsmouth School District
Portsmouth School District is a unified school district in New Hampshire with a community population of 22,545. The median household income is $106,219 and the median age is 42.9.
22,545
Population
1440
People / sq mi
$106,219
Median Income
42.9
Median Age
Portsmouth School District covers 16 sq mi of land at 1439.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$106,219
Median Household Income
$72,411
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$688,500
Median Home Value
$1,869
Median Rent
51.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.4%
High School+
64.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portsmouth School District serves a community with a population of 22,545 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Hampshire.
The median household income in Portsmouth School District is $106,219, with a per capita income of $72,411. The poverty rate is 3.9%.
Portsmouth School District is 86.7% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 58.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Portsmouth School District, 97.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Portsmouth School District is $688,500, with a median rent of $1,869. The homeownership rate is 51.9%.
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Data for Portsmouth School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3305820).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.