Cheshire County's estimated 2026 population is 78,370 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheshire County is the 6th largest county in New Hampshire. The 2010 population was 77,063 and has seen a growth of 1.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 63,537 adults, (17,298 of whom are seniors) in Cheshire County.
Female: 39,151 (50.7%)
Male: 38,146 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Cheshire County includes 91.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,103 | 91.99% |
| Two or more races | 4,365 | 5.65% |
| Asian | 672 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 591 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 501 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.08% |
Cheshire County's average per capita income is $51,652. Household income levels show a median of $83,329. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,000 | - |
| Families | $104,002 | $126,024 |
| Households | $83,329 | $105,400 |
| Non Families | $49,697 | $64,115 |
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