Cheshire, Massachusetts
Cheshire: town in Massachusetts
About
Cheshire is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,235 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,105 inhabitants.
The town was created 260 years ago in 1765.
Quick Facts about Cheshire
| Population | 3,105 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01225 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 71.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5620,-73.1629 |
| Altitude | 965 feet / 294 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1766 (260 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:58:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cheshire is located at 42°33'43"N 73°9'46"W (42.5620300, -73.1628800).
Cheshire map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cheshire decreased by 4.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,235 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,225 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,227 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,214 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,199 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,176 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,162 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,156 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,151 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,129 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,105 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Cheshire
1Cheshire Town Hall
80 Church St, Cheshire, MA 01225 View details
People born in Cheshire (3)
People born in Cheshire, including gunsmith, inventor, and businessman, Smith & Wesson founder Horace Smith, civil engineer Elnathan Sweet, David Dunnels White, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cheshire, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419095 | Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams (MA) | 01247-3999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cheshire, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cheshire.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshir Post Office | Cheshire (MA) | 01225 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Cheshire, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 28,806 people.
- Cheshire, Ohio village in Gallia County, Ohio with a population of 127 people.
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cheshire distances to largest Massachusetts cities