CITY
Cheshire
Massachusetts · 674 residents · 0.384 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 15% since 2023. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024674
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.6%
Education & health services23.6%
Information9.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Other services4%
Retail trade2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(673)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cheshire, Massachusetts?
Cheshire, Massachusetts has about 674 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Cheshire, Massachusetts expensive?
In Cheshire, Massachusetts, the typical rent is about $647 a month.
How educated are people in Cheshire, Massachusetts?
About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cheshire, Massachusetts?
About 17.8% of people in Cheshire, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
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MassachusettsDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024