Cheshire, MA Demographics
A map of Cheshire's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 474 | 87.0% |
Hispanic | 18 | 3.3% |
Multiracial | 18 | 3.3% |
Asian | 17 | 3.1% |
Black | 14 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.7% |
Cheshire, Massachusetts had a population of 545 in 2020. It was 87.0% White, 2.6% Black, 3.1% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cheshire, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is the 236th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Cheshire's White Population
474 residents of Cheshire identify as White, or 87.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Cheshire larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #101 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is more White than neighboring North Adams (85.7% White), Pittsfield (77.8% White), and Williamstown (73.1% White). Cheshire is less White than neighboring Adams (89.7% White), and Pownal (88.9% White).
Cheshire's Black Population
14 residents of Cheshire identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cheshire roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is more Black than neighboring Adams (1.4% Black), North Adams (2.4% Black), and Pownal (0.5% Black). Cheshire is less Black than neighboring Pittsfield (6.5% Black), and Williamstown (4.5% Black).
Cheshire's Asian Population
17 residents of Cheshire identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cheshire roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is more Asian than neighboring Adams (0.4% Asian), North Adams (0.8% Asian), Pittsfield (1.4% Asian), and Pownal (1.3% Asian). Cheshire is less Asian than neighboring Williamstown (9.2% Asian).
Cheshire's Hispanic Population
18 residents of Cheshire identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cheshire slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is more Hispanic than neighboring Adams (3.1% Hispanic), and Pownal (1.8% Hispanic). Cheshire is less Hispanic than neighboring North Adams (4.6% Hispanic), Pittsfield (8.1% Hispanic), and Williamstown (7.1% Hispanic).
Cheshire's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Cheshire identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cheshire roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adams (0.4% Native American/Other). Cheshire is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Adams (0.8% Native American/Other), Pittsfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Williamstown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pownal (1.5% Native American/Other).
Cheshire's Multiracial Population
18 residents of Cheshire identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cheshire roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Cheshire is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cheshire is less Multiracial than neighboring Adams (5% Multiracial), North Adams (5.7% Multiracial), Pittsfield (5.4% Multiracial), Williamstown (5.2% Multiracial), and Pownal (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.