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Cheney

Nebraska · 144 residents · 0.14 sq mi
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Cheney is a city of 144 people in Nebraska. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. The typical home is worth $167,200.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

144
−17%since 2023
from 174 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,021 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.2
+114%since 2023
from 18.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.14 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14115015916817720202024Cheney
2024144
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.7%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.1%(16)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.1%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.8%(27)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.2%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,237
+13%since 2023
from $31,113 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.193
−24%since 2023
from 0.252 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$167,200
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.44 people
−34%since 2023
from 3.70 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
Irish42.4%(28)
Czech25.8%(17)
German9.1%(6)
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+6%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
31.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
26.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
61.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.2%(16)
Married62.8%(27)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married44.1%(26)
Widowed27.1%(16)
Divorced28.8%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
11.1%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
11.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheney, Nebraska?

Cheney, Nebraska has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cheney, Nebraska expensive?

In Cheney, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $167,200.

How educated are people in Cheney, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cheney, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheney, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Cheney, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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