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Cheney

Kansas · 2,181 residents · 2.318 sq mi
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Cheney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,818. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,181
+22%since 2000
from 1,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cheney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,818
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,053
+44%since 2000
from $18,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,005)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(74)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.1%(25)
Diversity Score12%(262)
Diversity Score
12
+272%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheney, Kansas?

Cheney, Kansas has about 2,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheney, Kansas?

The typical household in Cheney, Kansas earns about $64,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheney, Kansas expensive?

In Cheney, Kansas, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Cheney, Kansas?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cheney, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheney, Kansas?

About 8.6% of people in Cheney, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheney, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheney, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 618 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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