Cheshire County, NH

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2021 Population

76,473

0.569% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.1

0.233% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.77%

7.02% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,360

7.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,900

5.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

39,451

0.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cheshire County, NH had a population of 76.5k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $69,360. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cheshire County, NH grew from 76,040 to 76,473, a 0.569% increase and its median household income grew from $64,686 to $69,360, a 7.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cheshire County, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), White (Hispanic) (0.789%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.753%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.701%).

None of the households in Cheshire County, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Cheshire County, NH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cheshire County, NH are Keene State College (874 degrees awarded in 2021), Franklin Pierce University (548 degrees), and Antioch University-New England (324 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cheshire County, NH was $208,900, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Cheshire County, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cheshire County, NH was 2 cars per household.

Cheshire County, NH borders Franklin County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Hillsborough County, NH, Sullivan County, NH, and Windham County, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Cheshire County, NH is home to a population of 76.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.78% of Cheshire County, NH residents were born outside of the country (2.13k people).

In 2021, there were 35.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.6k people) in Cheshire County, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 603 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Cheshire County, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cheshire County, NH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cheshire County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cheshire County, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.6k ± 128
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.04k ± 297
White (Hispanic)
603 ± 142

2.07%

Hispanic Population

1.58k people

2.07% of the people in Cheshire County, NH are hispanic (1.58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cheshire County, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,888 ± 2,307 people
India
7,653 ± 2,142 people
Dominican Republic
5,122 ± 1,754 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,888 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,653 and Dominican Republic with 5,122.

Foreign-Born Population

2.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

3.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.39k people

As of 2021, 2.78% of Cheshire County, NH residents (2.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cheshire County, NH was 3.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cheshire County, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,148 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
1,033 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
684 ± 182

Cheshire County, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cheshire County, NH employs 39.5k people. The largest industries in Cheshire County, NH are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,033 people), Manufacturing (5,492 people), and Educational Services (5,141 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,417), Finance & Insurance ($66,711), and Public Administration ($59,176).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,817. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39.5k

2021 Value

± 1,475

0.19%

1 Year growth

± 5.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cheshire County, NH grew at a rate of 0.19%, from 39.4k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cheshire County, NH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,062 people), Management Occupations (4,044 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,971 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cheshire County, NH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.5k

2021 Value

± 1,475

0.19%

1 Year growth

± 5.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cheshire County, NH grew at a rate of 0.19%, from 39.4k employees to 39.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cheshire County, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,033 people), Manufacturing (5,492 people), and Educational Services (5,141 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cheshire County, NH, though some of these residents may live in Cheshire County, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,061

Median earning men ± $2,633

$34,637

Median earning women ± $1,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,833), Public Administration ($63,465), and Information ($62,598).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,018), Public Administration ($50,305), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,708).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

610
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
518
Manufacturing
452
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.05M
Manufacturing
$510k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$278k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$10.4B
Mixed freight
$7.32B
Machinery
$5.01B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.32B) and Machinery ($5.01B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$56.7B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

84.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$7.88B
New York
$3.86B
Maine
$3.31B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $7.88B, followed by New York with $3.86B and Maine and $3.31B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cheshire County, NH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.81%).

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.81%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cheshire County, NH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Hampshire

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Jeanne Shaheen

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cheshire County, NH awarded 1,760 degrees. The student population of Cheshire County, NH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,377 male students and 3,588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cheshire County, NH are White (1,352 and 78.4%), followed by Unknown (166 and 9.62%), Hispanic or Latino (80 and 4.64%), and Black or African American (48 and 2.78%).

The largest universities in Cheshire County, NH by number of degrees awarded are Keene State College (874 and 49.7%), Franklin Pierce University (548 and 31.1%), and Antioch University-New England (324 and 18.4%).

The most popular majors in Cheshire County, NH are Occupational Safety & Health Technology (107 and 6.08%), General Business Administration & Management (96 and 5.45%), and Environmental Studies (93 and 5.28%).

The median tuition costs in Cheshire County, NH are $38,100 for private four year colleges, and $11,754 and $22,110 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cheshire County, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,965 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,965 students enrolled in Cheshire County, NH, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,487 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
98 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degrees awarded
General Psychology
90 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cheshire County, NH was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cheshire County, NH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Keene State College
874 degrees awarded
Franklin Pierce University
548 degrees awarded
Antioch University-New England
324 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Keene State College with 874 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 613 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cheshire County, NH, which is 0.534 times less than the 1,147 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,352 degrees mean that there were 8.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 166 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.535% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (313k), Bachelors Degree (248k), and Some college (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cheshire County, NH was $208,900 in 2021, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,700 to $208,900, a 5.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Cheshire County, NH is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cheshire County, NH have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cheshire County, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cheshire County, NH is $69,360. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cheshire County, NH was Census Tract 9715 with a value of $94,706, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9714.02, with respective values of $84,861 and $78,750.

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cheshire County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.58%.

Housing

Property

$208,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,616

$21,008

Median Property Taxes

±$799

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cheshire County, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cheshire County, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70% of the housing units in Cheshire County, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cheshire County, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9715
Census Tract 9706
Census Tract 9714.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cheshire County, NH was Census Tract 9715 with a value of $94,706, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9714.02, with respective values of $84,861 and $78,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cheshire County, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,360

Median Household Income

± $3,130

30k

Number of Households

± 1,165

In 2021, the median household income of the 30k households in Cheshire County, NH grew to $69,360 from the previous year's value of $64,686.

The following chart displays the households in Cheshire County, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cheshire County, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2021, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (7.93%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Cheshire County, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cheshire County, NH have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Cheshire County, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cheshire County, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cheshire County, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cheshire County, NH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cheshire County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cheshire County, NH (7.04k out of 72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cheshire County, NH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Cheshire County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 187 in Cheshire County, NH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Cheshire County, NH has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see 1436 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.38% decrease from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1250 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,436 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cheshire County, NH

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see an average of 1,436 patients per year. This represents a 2.38% decrease from the previous year (1,471 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cheshire County, NH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.99%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cheshire County, NH declined by 2.96% from 6.17% to 5.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cheshire County, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.6 in Cheshire County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cheshire County, NH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.3% in Cheshire County, NH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cheshire County, NH.

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