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Cheshire

Oregon · 296 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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With 296 people, Cheshire is a city in Oregon. The median age is 66.1, about 27 years above the US median. Owners hold 95% of the housing stock. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 27.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. People stay put here: 74% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+3%since 2023
from 287 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
630 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 611 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Population, 2020 – 2024
20123627130634120202024Cheshire
2024296
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.4%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343%(9)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.7%(5)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(29)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.6%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7439.5%(117)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.8%(38)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,364
+21%since 2023
from $29,310 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+5%since 2023
from 0.523 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.65 people
−6%since 2023
from 1.75 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
50.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(12)
Diversity Score
50
+1%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican20.9%(62)
Mexican1%(3)
Ancestry
German20.6%(61)
English18.9%(56)
Irish12.2%(36)
American6.8%(20)
Polish3.7%(11)
Danish3.4%(10)
Norwegian3.4%(10)
Canadian2.7%(8)
Welsh2.7%(8)
Italian0.7%(2)
Haitian0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+12%since 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
14.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
44.9%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
Female
54.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
64.6%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
73.7%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16%(21)
Married54.2%(71)
Widowed6.1%(8)
Divorced23.7%(31)
Women 15+
Never married4.5%(7)
Married44.5%(69)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced51%(79)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
22.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.1%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
52.4%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
19.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
7.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
31.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17.5%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era49.1%(28)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 57 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Oregon?

Cheshire, Oregon has about 296 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Oregon?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheshire, Oregon?

About 27.1% of people in Cheshire, Oregon 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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