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Cheshire

Massachusetts · 545 residents · 0.384 sq mi
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Cheshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
+1%since 2019
from 539 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,419 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 1,404 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−20%since 2019
from 51.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
496549603656709201020202024Cheshire
2024674
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,167
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,107 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$40,212
+15%since 2019
from $34,869 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services16.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$545
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
36.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(474)
Black2.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(18)
Asian3.1%(17)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score25%(136)
Diversity Score
25
+584%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−1%since 2019
from 16.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Massachusetts?

Cheshire, Massachusetts has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cheshire, Massachusetts earns about $94,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheshire, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cheshire, Massachusetts, the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Massachusetts?

About 36.3% 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 0.0% of people in Cheshire, Massachusetts 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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