Cheshire County, New Hampshire Population 2022
Cheshire County, New Hampshire's estimated population is 76,637 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheshire County, New Hampshire is the 7th largest county in New Hampshire. The 2010 Population was 77,058 and has seen a growth of -0.55% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 28,772 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 38,825 | 10,053 | 34.94% |
| 1810 | 40,988 | 2,163 | 5.57% |
| 1820 | 45,376 | 4,388 | 10.71% |
| 1830 | 27,016 | -18,360 | -40.46% |
| 1840 | 26,429 | -587 | -2.17% |
| 1850 | 30,144 | 3,715 | 14.06% |
| 1860 | 27,434 | -2,710 | -8.99% |
| 1870 | 27,265 | -169 | -0.62% |
| 1880 | 28,734 | 1,469 | 5.39% |
| 1890 | 29,579 | 845 | 2.94% |
| 1900 | 31,321 | 1,742 | 5.89% |
| 1910 | 30,659 | -662 | -2.11% |
| 1920 | 30,975 | 316 | 1.03% |
| 1930 | 33,685 | 2,710 | 8.75% |
| 1940 | 34,953 | 1,268 | 3.76% |
| 1950 | 38,811 | 3,858 | 11.04% |
| 1960 | 43,342 | 4,531 | 11.67% |
| 1970 | 52,364 | 9,022 | 20.82% |
| 1980 | 62,116 | 9,752 | 18.62% |
| 1990 | 70,121 | 8,005 | 12.89% |
| 2010 | 77,058 | 6,937 | 9.89% |
| 2011 | 76,933 | -125 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 76,902 | -31 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 76,712 | -190 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 76,426 | -286 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 76,288 | -138 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 75,975 | -313 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 75,963 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 75,901 | -62 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 76,085 | 184 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 76,269 | 184 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 76,453 | 184 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 76,637 | 184 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,052 | 94.76% |
| Black or African American | 654 | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 186 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 704 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 402 | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2,011 | 2.64% |
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,513 | 2.35 | 68.1 |
| Married | 14,907 | 2.93 | 87.5 |
| Male | 1,279 | 3.27 | 58.3 |
| Female | 2,454 | 3.14 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 11,873 | 1.35 | 47.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,176 | 2.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,332 | 4.36% |
| High School Graduate | 16,725 | 31.24% |
| Some College | 9,806 | 18.32% |
| Associates Degree | 5,451 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,344 | 21.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,700 | 12.52% |
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 423 | 377 | 219 |
| Black | 276 | 229 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 655 | 621 | 237 |
| White | 51,282 | 47,993 | 17,171 |
| Other Race | 362 | 347 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 835 | 738 | 233 |
| Native American | 67 | 54 | 18 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.77%.
$41,324
Average Earnings
$49,109
Average Male
$34,250
Average Female
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Language by Age
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Language
97.17% of Cheshire County, New Hampshire residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 161 | 63 | 39.13% |
| Black | 527 | 59 | 11.20% |
| White | 67,393 | 6,225 | 9.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,247 | 86 | 6.90% |
| Asian | 680 | 23 | 3.38% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,734 | 89 | 5.13% |
9.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.50%
Male Poverty Rate
9.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheshire County, New Hampshire is Native, with 39.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheshire County, New Hampshire is Multiple, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.19%.
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Married by Age and Sex
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,685 | 9.55% |
| Native American | 9 | 9.00% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 4.57% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 4.84% |
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Veterans by Education
4.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
42.22%
Born in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.86% of Cheshire County, New Hampshire residents were born in the United States, with 42.22% having been born in New Hampshire. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990