Cheshire, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
584
Population
1,537/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
584
Census 2023
Population Density
1,537
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.0 km²)
Median Age
59.7 yrs
53% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 100% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
100%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.5%
Spanish
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
6.2%
3% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.0%
46% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 584 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,537 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 59.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.2% |
| Female | 56.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 6.2% |
| Disability | 19.0% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 72.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |