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Cheshire

Connecticut · 5,786 residents · 4.002 sq mi
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Cheshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $339,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,786
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,789 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheshire
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,170
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,194
+16%since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(5,136)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(192)
Asian5.3%(305)
Other3.1%(177)
Diversity Score28.9%(1,672)
Diversity Score
29
+139%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Connecticut?

Cheshire, Connecticut has about 5,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Connecticut?

The typical household in Cheshire, Connecticut earns about $80,170 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 $339,300, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 45.7% 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 4.7% 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 27 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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