Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Located in New Hampshire, Cheshire County has a population of 77,297 residents and a median age of 43.6 years, making it the #743 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.7%. The median home value is $280,100, and the median household income is $83,329, which is 11% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Cheshire County, 35.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5.5% above the national average, ranking #445 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Cheshire County is 78.6 years. 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.0% of adults in Cheshire County smoke , 31.2% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 26.4 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Cheshire County is 2.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
10.8% of children in Cheshire County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 7.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cheshire County is 71.8%. The mean commute time is 25.9 min, which is 6.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cheshire County voted Democratic with a margin of 9.8%. The vote was 54.4% Dem / 44.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.4 toward Republicans .
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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.