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Cheney

Washington · 10,590 residents · 4.342 sq mi
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Cheney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,276. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,800. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,590
+20%since 2000
from 8,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,439 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
−1%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K14K1990201020202024Cheney
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,276
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,593 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,156
+29%since 2000
from $12,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
68.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+17%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,335)
Black2%(181)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(384)
Asian6.3%(553)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(2,652)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(8,199)
Black3.7%(397)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(990)
Asian3.9%(416)
Other5.2%(546)
Diversity Score47.7%(5,048)
Diversity Score
48
+59%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheney, Washington?

Cheney, Washington has about 10,590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheney, Washington?

The typical household in Cheney, Washington earns about $30,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheney, Washington expensive?

In Cheney, Washington, the median home is worth about $176,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Cheney, Washington?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cheney, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheney, Washington?

About 35.7% of people in Cheney, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheney, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheney, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,867 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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