Cheshire County, New Hampshire
NH · FIPS 33005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,297 | — | #743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,329 | +10.9% | #474 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,038 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $280,100 | -0.6% | #730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,276 | +9.7% | #449 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.9% | #510 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cheshire County has a population of 77,297, making it the #743 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cheshire County is $83,329, ranking #474 out of 3,222 counties — 10.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Cheshire County is $280,100 (-0.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,276/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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93.8% of residents in Cheshire County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has a total population of 77,297, making it the 743rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cheshire County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cheshire County is $83,329, which ranks #474 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Cheshire County is $280,100, 0.6% below the national median. Renters in Cheshire County pay a median gross rent of $1,276 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cheshire County, 35.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Cheshire County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Cheshire County, New Hampshire comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.