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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cheshire

Connecticut · 5,789 residents · 4.002 sq mi
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Cheshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,558. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $190,300. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,789
+1%since 1990
from 5,759 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,447 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+7%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheshire
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,558
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,334 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,600
+51%since 1990
from $22,839 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$190,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$641
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $610 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.8
−25%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(5,742)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(66)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score3.5%(203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,453)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(74)
Asian3%(171)
Diversity Score12.1%(700)
12
+243%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Connecticut?

Cheshire, Connecticut has about 5,789 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Connecticut?

The typical household in Cheshire, Connecticut earns about $67,558 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 $190,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 49.4% 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 4.6% of people in Cheshire, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheshire, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheshire, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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