2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,478
Cheyenne County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 9,478. The median household income is $57,594, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, median home value is $129,100, and 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
9,478
2023 estimate
Rank #2529 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,594
Household
Rank #2141 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$129,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2356 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1534 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Nebraska avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% below Nebraska avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below Nebraska avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,946
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% below Nebraska avg·38% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% above Nebraska avg·2% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Nebraska avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
43% below Nebraska avg·21% below national avg
Housing Units
4,886
Households
4,351
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,490
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% below Nebraska avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Nebraska avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.9%
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