Cheshire County, New Hampshire Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cheshire County is located in New Hampshire with a total population of 76,945. It is the 6th most populous county out of 10 in New Hampshire. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheshire County is 43.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 43.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheshire County is $81,001. This is 15% lower than the state median of $95,628. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 7.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $257,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $367,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 72.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cheshire County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 39.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.