Cheyenne County's estimated 2026 population is 9,518 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheyenne County is the 29th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,969 and has seen a growth of -4.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 7,453 adults, (2,096 of whom are seniors) in Cheyenne County.
Female: 4,725 (49.6%)
Male: 4,808 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Cheyenne County includes 90.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,674 | 90.99% |
| Two or more races | 480 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 127 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.35% |
Cheyenne County's average per capita income is $42,076. Household income levels show a median of $60,348. The poverty rate stands at 14.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,819 | - |
| Families | $80,250 | $88,975 |
| Households | $60,348 | $77,443 |
| Non Families | $36,963 | $57,499 |
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