Cheshire Population 2026

Cheshire has a population of 29,443, making it the #1581 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 299× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cheshire (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,443

Rank in United States

#1581

Coordinates

41.50°N, 72.90°W

~78 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

455 km

283 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Connecticut

City	Population	Rank in United States
Bridgeport	147,629	#189
New Haven	130,322	#218
Stamford	128,874	#225
North Stamford	121,230	#240
Hartford	121,054	#241
Waterbury	108,802	#287
Norwalk	88,485	#384
Danbury	84,657	#423

Cities near Cheshire

Meriden59,988 people · ~9 km away
Hamden59,847 people · ~11 km away
Naugatuck31,538 people · ~13 km away
Waterbury108,802 people · ~14 km away
Bristol60,452 people · ~20 km away
New Britain72,808 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cheshire?

Cheshire has a population of 29,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1581 biggest city in United States.

What state is Cheshire in?

Cheshire is located in Connecticut, United States.

Is Cheshire the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 455 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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