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Cheyenne County

Nebraska · 9,528 residents (2025 est.) · 1,196.008 sq mi
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Cheyenne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,348. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,533
−3%since 2000
from 9,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,528 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Cheyenne County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(494)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(602)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(608)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(486)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(605)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(1,118)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(1,171)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(969)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,384)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(1,263)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(596)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(237)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,348
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,747
+105%since 2000
from $17,437 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+9%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
8
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cheyenne County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(9,235)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(438)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,281)
Black0.8%(79)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(827)
Asian1.3%(127)
Other2.3%(219)
Diversity Score
30
+62%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
+106%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.8%(645)
Spaniard0.8%(72)
Cuban0.1%(12)
Peruvian0.1%(8)
Guatemalan0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(51)
Asian Indian0.5%(46)
Vietnamese0.2%(17)
Japanese0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(32)
Ancestry
German37.3%(3,554)
Irish11.3%(1,077)
English9.6%(916)
Italian4.3%(408)
American3.8%(359)
Swedish3.3%(318)
Norwegian2.2%(210)
Polish1.8%(175)
Czech1.4%(129)
French1.4%(129)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(124)
Dutch1.2%(112)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1%(98)
Scottish1%(93)
Ukrainian0.3%(29)
Russian0.2%(22)
British0.2%(21)
Latvian0.1%(14)
Canadian0.1%(13)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Welsh0.1%(8)
Haitian0.1%(8)
Swiss0%(3)
Greek0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(1,065)
Married56.1%(2,206)
Widowed4.4%(173)
Divorced12.5%(490)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(810)
Married54.3%(2,116)
Widowed11.8%(459)
Divorced13.1%(510)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

Cheyenne County, Nebraska has about 9,533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cheyenne County, Nebraska earns about $60,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheyenne County, Nebraska expensive?

In Cheyenne County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $139,700, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cheyenne County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of people in Cheyenne County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheyenne County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheyenne County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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