Cheshire Village, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cheshire Village is a small city located in Connecticut. The total population is 6,172. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheshire Village is 49.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheshire Village is $117,218. This is 22% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 45% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $424,100. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cheshire Village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.3% vs 4.8%).

Education

58.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%. Notably, 26.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cheshire Village, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.