New Hampshire

Cheshire

76,458
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Cheshire

Cheshire, New Hampshire, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 28,772. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 76,458.

Its recorded population peaked at 77,117 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Keene NH (King George's War), Raid on Hinsdale NH, King George's War – Raid on Keene NH 1746, and 156 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202076,458
201077,117
200073,825
199070,121
198062,116
197052,364
196043,342
195038,811
194034,953
193033,685
192030,975
191030,659
190031,321
189029,579
188028,734
187027,265
186027,434
185030,144
184026,429
183027,016
182045,376
181040,988
180038,825
179028,772
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cheshire

Military engagements that took place in Cheshire, New Hampshire.

Raid on Keene NH (King George's War)
1746
Raid on Hinsdale NH
1746
King George's War – Raid on Keene NH 1746
1746
King George's War – Raid on Hinsdale NH 1755
1755
Raid on Walpole NH
1755
Action at Keene (New Hampshire Tory Raids)
1777

Historic places in Cheshire

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cheshire, New Hampshire.

Jaffrey Center Historic District
Jaffrey
Amory-Appel Cottage
Dublin
Fasnacloich
Harrisville
Jewett-Kemp-Marlens House
Alstead
High Tops School
Westmoreland
Strongman, William, House
Dublin
Wildwood Cottage
Harrisville
Fitzwilliam Common Historic District
Fitzwilliam
Conant Public Library
Winchester
Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft
Harrisville
Raubold House
Harrisville
Adams Farm
Harrisville
Kendall Cottage
Harrisville
Bemis, Elbridge G., House
Harrisville
Smith-Mason Farm
Harrisville
Point Comfort
Harrisville
Glenchrest
Harrisville
Gilchrest
Harrisville
Stationmaster's House
Harrisville
Willard Homestead
Harrisville
Third Fitzwilliam Meetinghouse
Fitzwilliam
Townsend, Jabez, House
Harrisville
Adams, Dr. Daniel, House
Keene
Beaver Mills
Keene
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Frequently asked about Cheshire

When does Cheshire first appear in the US census?
Cheshire, New Hampshire first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 28,772.
What is the population of Cheshire?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cheshire had a recorded population of 76,458.
When did Cheshire's population peak?
Cheshire's recorded population peaked at 77,117 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Cheshire?
6 documented military engagements took place in Cheshire, including Raid on Keene NH (King George's War), Raid on Hinsdale NH, King George's War – Raid on Keene NH 1746.
How many historic places are in Cheshire?
156 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cheshire, New Hampshire.
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