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Cheney

Nebraska · 144 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 30 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

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

Total population
144
−17%since 2023
from 174 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+114%since 2023
from 18.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
14115015916817720202024Cheney
2024144
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,200
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+6%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
61.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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