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Cheyney University

Pennsylvania · 988 residents · 0.267 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−8%vs 2011
vs 1,069 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,700 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 4,004 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
20.3
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 20.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
383196018821K201020202024Cheyney University
2024308
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$3,328
−48%vs 2011
vs $6,353 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
25.0%
+25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(408)
Black54.4%(582)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(52)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score69.4%(742)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(25)
Black90.5%(894)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(39)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(161)
Diversity Score
16
−77%vs 2011
vs 69 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−34.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+49%vs 2011
vs 13.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
26.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.6%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
46.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.4%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
+28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
Female
30.3%
−28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheyney University, Pennsylvania?

Cheyney University, Pennsylvania has about 988 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cheyney University, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cheyney University, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheyney University, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Cheyney University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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