Cheyenne County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 2,654 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheyenne County, Kansas is the 87th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 2,715 and has seen a growth of -2.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,744 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 2,726 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 2,708 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 2,690 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 2,672 | 18 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 2,654 | 18 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 2,636 | 18 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 2,618 | -19 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 2,637 | 23 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 2,614 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 2,624 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,625 | -57 | -2.13% |
| 2017 | 2,682 | 17 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 2,665 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,676 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 2,687 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,672 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 2,668 | -25 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 2,693 | -22 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,243 | -435 | -11.83% |
| 1980 | 3,678 | -578 | -13.58% |
| 1970 | 4,256 | -452 | -9.6% |
| 1960 | 4,708 | -960 | -16.94% |
| 1950 | 5,668 | -553 | -8.89% |
| 1940 | 6,221 | -727 | -10.46% |
| 1930 | 6,948 | 1,361 | 24.36% |
| 1920 | 5,587 | 1,339 | 31.52% |
| 1910 | 4,248 | 1,608 | 60.91% |
| 1900 | 2,640 | -1,761 | -40.01% |
| 1890 | 4,401 | 4,364 | 11794.59% |
| 1880 | 37 | -2,707 | -98.65% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,328 | 88.58% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 100 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,186 | 2.18 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 544 | 1.08 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 501 | 2.91 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 78 | 2.81 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 63 | 5.19 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 10.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 15.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 556 | 29.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 485 | 26.08% |
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 | 1,686 | 1,541 | 388 |
| Hispanic | 130 | 52 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 60 | 12 |
| Other Race | 41 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| Islander | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $56,310 | $30,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,386 | $0 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $35,240 | $52,019 | $13,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,864 | $39,886 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,809 | $44,923 | $30,143 |
| Some College | $33,692 | $45,000 | $32,198 |
$36,809
Average Earnings
$44,923
Average Male
$30,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.12% of Cheyenne County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 7.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,270 | 354 | 15.59% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 66 | 27.62% |
| Other | 100 | 46 | 46% |
| Multiple | 173 | 45 | 26.01% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
17.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.58%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne County, Kansas is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne County, Kansas is White, with 15.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.55% |
| High School | 13.37% |
| Some College | 11.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 9.45% |
| Female Employed | 7.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,679 | $83,945 |
| Households | $55,765 | $71,088 |
| Married Families | $74,495 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $53,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
47.79%
Born in Cheyenne County, Kansas
95.47%
Native Born
4.53%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
95.47% of Cheyenne County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 47.79% having been born in Kansas. 4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.