COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cheshire County

New Hampshire · 73,825 residents · 706.709 sq mi

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Cheshire County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,382. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $104,100.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.6

US median: 35.2

Average education

27% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 29%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

73,825

+5%since 1990

from 70,121 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

104 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 99 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.6

+12%since 1990

from 33.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202477K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,382

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,648 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,685

+49%since 1990

from $13,887 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.0%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 7.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$104,100

−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $111,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$596

−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $516 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

70.8%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 70.4% in 1990

29.2% rent

Afford Score

2.5

−30%since 1990

from 3.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99%(69,399)

Black0.3%(206)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(389)

Asian0.4%(308)

Diversity Score3.9%(2,735)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71,809)

Black0.3%(250)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(529)

Asian0.5%(349)

Diversity Score3.8%(2,824)

Diversity Score

−2%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.6%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 23.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.2%

+5.4 ptssince 1990

from 80.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.4%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 8.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.6 min

−20%since 1990

from 19.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?

Cheshire County, New Hampshire has about 73,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Cheshire County, New Hampshire earns about $42,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheshire County, New Hampshire expensive?

In Cheshire County, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire County, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?

About 8.0% of people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheshire County, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheshire County, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,704 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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