Cheyenne County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,628 | — | #3,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,429 | -26.2% | #2,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,900 | -55.3% | #2,562 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $656 | -43.6% | #2,920 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +35.0% | #2,298 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cheyenne County has a population of 2,628, making it the #3,063 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cheyenne County is $55,429, ranking #2,441 out of 3,222 counties — 26.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Cheyenne County is $125,900 (-55.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $656/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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87.4% of residents in Cheyenne County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Cheyenne County, Kansas
Cheyenne County, Kansas has a total population of 2,628, making it the 3,063rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cheyenne County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $55,429, which ranks #2,441 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Cheyenne County is $125,900, 55.3% below the national median. Renters in Cheyenne County pay a median gross rent of $656 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cheyenne County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.0 min.
Cheyenne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Cheyenne County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.