Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire: Town in Connecticut
About
Cheshire is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,261 and a population density of 338 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,806 inhabitants.
The town was created 330 years ago in 1693.
Quick Facts about Cheshire
| Population : | 28,806 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | New Haven County |
| Postal code : | 06410 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 203 |
| Area : | 86.5 km2 |
| Has part : | Cheshire Ground Water Contamination site |
| Altitude : | 230 feet / 70, 78 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1694 (330 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:49:04 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 333 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cheshire is located at 41°29'56"N 72°54'2"W (41.4989900, -72.9006600).
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Official website of Cheshire
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cheshire decreased by 1.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,261 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,311 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,370 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,146 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,251 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,271 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,253 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,213 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,032 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,937 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,806 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Cheshire zip code is 06410.
County name: New Haven, County
fips: 09009
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People born in Cheshire (23)
People born in Cheshire, including actor James Van Der Beek, politician Seabury Ford, politician Samuel A. Foot, .
List
- John Frederick Kensett (American artist (1816-1872)) he was born in 22/03/1816
- Rollin Carolas Mallary (American politician) he was born in 27/05/1784
- Legs McNeil (American writer) he was born in 27/01/1956
- Matt Generous (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/05/1985
- Sherman Page (American politician) he was born in 09/05/1779
- George Hall (American politician) he was born in 12/05/1770
- Amos Doolittle (American artist) he was born in 18/05/1754
- Henry Washington Benham (Union Army General) he was born in 17/04/1813
- Jay Bontatibus (American actor (1964-2017)) he was born in 31/07/1964
- Micah Brooks (United States general) he was born in 14/05/1775
- Paul Pasqualoni (American football player and coach) he was born in 16/08/1949
- Peter Hitchcock (American politician) he was born in 19/10/1781
- Jim Arthur (American football coach) he was born in 12/07/1978
- Robert Malloy (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/11/1986
- Edward Bull Clapp (American classical philologist) he was born in 14/04/1856
- George A. Jarvis (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 09/03/1806
- Peter Rushton Maverick (American silversmith, 1755-1811) he was born in 01/01/1755
- Zaldy (Filipino-American fashion desinger) he was born in 01/01/1966
Schools in Cheshire
College & universities near Cheshire, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413778 | Stone Academy-Waterbury | Waterbury (CT) | 06705 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cheshire, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Cheshire
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshir Post Office | Cheshire (CT) | 06410 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cheshire , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,105 people.
- Cheshire , Ohio village in Gallia County, Ohio with a population of 127 people.
Other cities in New Haven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 130,801 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Hamden | 60,294 | Town in Connecticut, US |
| Meriden | 58,981 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| West Haven | 54,367 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Milford | 53,259 | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Wallingford | 44,076 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Naugatuck | 30,905 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haven | 28,454 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Branford | 27,736 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates |
| North Haven | 23,556 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Guilford | 22,043 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Southbury | 19,496 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Ansonia | 18,525 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Madison | 17,924 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Wolcott | 16,565 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cheshire distances to largest Connecticut cities
