Cheshire, CT is a small town located in New Haven County, Connecticut with a population of 28,766. It has a population density of 871 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Cheshire is home to many local businesses such as Cheshire Hardware and Gardens, Cheshire Antiques, and La Cuisine Gourmet. There are various year-round outdoor activities offered including hiking at Sleeping Giant State Park, swimming in Highland Lake Beach Park, or fishing at Apple Orchards Pond. Additionally, there are several organizations within the community such as The Cheshire Historical Society that collects artifacts and documents on the town's history. Local sporting events include The Annual 5K Road Race at Cheshire High School and other tournaments hosted by the town's youth sports teams.
The population in Cheshire is 28,766. There are 870 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cheshire is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cheshire is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cheshire
- 53.6% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 8.7% have children, but are single
Race in Cheshire
- 81.9% are White
- 4.3% are Black
- 7.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander