Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Total Population: 76,945

County Seat: Keene

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Median Home Value

$257,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,001

Across all households

Median Age

43.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.9%
Two or More Races3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.9%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,001

Mean Household Income

$101,172

Per Capita Income

$41,683

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$257,200

Median Rent

$1,220/mo

Total Housing Units

35,777

Owner-Occupied

70.3%

Renter-Occupied

29.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

90.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 33005.