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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cheshire

Connecticut · 5,759 residents · 4.002 sq mi
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Cheshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,334. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $192,300. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,759
−1%vs 2000
vs 5,789 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,439 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheshire
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,334
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,558 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,839
−34%vs 2000
vs $34,600 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$192,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $190,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$610
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $641 in 2000
US average: $450
75.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
3.7
+33%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,453)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(74)
Asian3%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(700)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(5,742)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(66)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(203)
4
−71%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.8%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cheshire, Connecticut?

Cheshire, Connecticut has about 5,759 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Connecticut?

The typical household in Cheshire, Connecticut earns about $51,334 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheshire, Connecticut expensive?

In Cheshire, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 3.4% of people in Cheshire, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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