Cheney is a city located in Sedgwick County Kansas. Cheney has a 2024 population of 2,153. Cheney is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,181 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheney is $91,088 with a poverty rate of 7.74%. The median age in Cheney is 36.6 years: 30.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,297 | 96.27% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 784 | 2.98 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 430 | 4.09 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.1 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 78 | 2.74 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 24 | 3.42 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 302 | 20.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 36.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 328 | 22.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,370 | 1,298 | 389 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 48 | 14 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,014 | $70,714 | $39,598 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $120,000 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $50,750 | $69,565 | $13,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,846 | $67,838 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $45,069 | $54,018 | $41,583 |
$48,846
Average Earnings
$67,838
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.13% of Cheney residents speak only English, while 1.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,142 | 174 | 8.12% |
| Multiple | 55 | 5 | 9.09% |
7.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheney is Multiple, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheney is White, with 8.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.55% |
| Some College | 10.56% |
| High School | 4.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Employed | 2.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,250 | $107,444 |
| Households | $75,263 | $91,088 |
| Married Families | $111,220 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,439 | $54,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 5.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.12%
Born in Cheney
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.66% of Cheney residents were born in the United States, with 84.12% having been born in Kansas. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,118 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 2,125 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 2,132 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 2,139 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 2,146 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 2,153 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 2,160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,160 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 2,172 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 2,181 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 2,169 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,172 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,167 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 2,174 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,160 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 2,155 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,145 | 17 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 2,128 | 17 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 2,111 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 2,101 | 0 | 0% |