New Hampshire: Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures

Area, 9,304 sq mi (24,097 sq km). Pop. (2020) 1,377.529, a 0.4% increase since the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, the state's population was: White alone, 93.1%; Black alone, 1.8%; Hispanic or Latino, 4%; American Indian and Alaska native alone, 0.3%; Asian alone, 3%; Two or More Races, 1.8%. Capital, Concord. Largest city, Manchester. Statehood, June 21, 1788 (9th of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution). Highest pt., Mt. Washington, 6,288 ft (1,918 m); lowest pt., sea level. Nickname, Granite State. Motto, Live Free or Die. State bird, purple finch. State flower, purple lilac. State tree, white birch. Abbr., N.H.; NH

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