With 77,117 people, Cheshire County is a county in New Hampshire. The foreign-born share is 3%. At a median age of 40.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 15% less than in New Hampshire as a whole. 70% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 10.0%, under the national 13.8%.
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)24.1%(1,126)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.1%(1,036)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.6%(1,666)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.6%(214)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.9%(43)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 4,678 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.
How many people live in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has about 77,117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?
The typical household in Cheshire County, New Hampshire earns about $53,828 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 $201,800, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.
How educated are people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?
About 29.8% 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 10.0% 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 6,996 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.
