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Cheyenne County

Nebraska · 9,998 residents · 1,196.008 sq mi
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Cheyenne County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,998
+2%since 2000
from 9,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,493
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,983
+55%since 2000
from $17,437 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(9,235)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(438)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(9,079)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(610)
Asian1.6%(158)
Other1%(101)
Diversity Score20.8%(2,077)
Diversity Score
21
+74%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

Cheyenne County, Nebraska has about 9,998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheyenne County, Nebraska earns about $49,493 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

About 27.1% 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 9.8% 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 504 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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