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Cheyenne County

Nebraska · 9,468 residents · 1,196.008 sq mi
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Cheyenne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,270. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,468
−4%since 2000
from 9,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,270
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,145
+73%since 2000
from $17,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(8,239)
Black0.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(751)
Asian0.8%(75)
Other2.4%(231)
Diversity Score27%(2,555)
Segregation Score9.6%(908)
Diversity Score
27
+126%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

Cheyenne County, Nebraska has about 9,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheyenne County, Nebraska earns about $52,270 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?

About 25.5% 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 11.0% of people in Cheyenne County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheyenne County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheyenne County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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