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Cheshire

Ohio · 123 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Cheshire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
−44%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801241682122561990201020202024Cheshire
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,056
+109%since 2000
from $13,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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 home value
$68,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(217)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+22%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
59.0 min
+173%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Ohio?

Cheshire, Ohio has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Ohio?

The typical household in Cheshire, Ohio earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheshire, Ohio expensive?

In Cheshire, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,400.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Ohio?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheshire, Ohio?

About 3.8% of people in Cheshire, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheshire, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheshire, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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