Cheyenne County Summary

Life in Cheyenne County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cheyenne County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cheyenne County:

  • The population in Cheyenne County is 9,478.

  • The median home value in Cheyenne County is $161,208.

  • The median income in Cheyenne County is $57,594.

  • The median rent in Cheyenne County is $912.

  • The unemployment rate in Cheyenne County is 2.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Cheyenne County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Cheyenne County is 69.2° and there are 35.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cheyenne County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cheyenne County

Sidney, NE Population 6,396

Dalton, NE Population 470

Potter, NE Population 285

Gurley, NE Population 253

Lodgepole, NE Population 221

Sunol, NE Population 132

Lorenzo, NE Population 12

Map Of Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Cheyenne County is 69.2°.

  • There are 78.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 35.7 inches of rain each year with 10.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:26 hours of sun each day in Cheyenne County.

StatCheyenne County
Mean High69.2
Nice Days78.36
Rainfall35.7
Snowfall10.4
Sunny Hours6:26
69.2°
Average High
35.7
Inches of Rain

Cheyenne County Photos

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Cheyenne County Demographics

Population over time in Cheyenne County

The current population in Cheyenne County is 9,478. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 9,575 1.6%
2022 9,428 -1.8%
2021 9,604 -

Gender in Cheyenne County

  • Cheyenne County is 50.1% female with 4,750 female residents.

  • Cheyenne County is 49.9% male with 4,728 male residents.

Female
50.1% (4,750)
Male
49.9% (4,728)
Gender Cheyenne County NE USA
Female 50.1% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County is:

  • 87.4% White with 8,283 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 196 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 62 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 107 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.3% Hispanic with 790 Hispanic residents.

White
87.4% (8,283)
African American
2.1% (196)
American Indian
0.1% (12)
Asian
0.7% (62)
Hawaiian
0.1% (14)
Other
0.1% (14)
Two Or More
1.1% (107)
Hispanic
8.3% (790)

Table: Cheyenne County By Race

Race Cheyenne County NE USA
White 87.4% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 2.1% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.1% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 8.3% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Cheyenne County, Nebraska

  • 4.7% of households in Cheyenne County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Cheyenne County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Cheyenne County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Cheyenne County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Cheyenne County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Cheyenne County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Cheyenne County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Cheyenne County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Cheyenne County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Cheyenne County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (442)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (461)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.5% (810)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (1,012)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (1,424)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (1,888)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (1,156)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (1,428)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (511)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (339)
Income Cheyenne County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 9.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cheyenne County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cheyenne County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (94)
9-12th Grade
5% (473)
High School / GED
32% (3,032)
Some College
25% (2,369)
Associate's Degree
14% (1,326)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,421)
Master's Degree
6% (568)
Professional Degree
1% (94)
Doctorate Degree
1% (94)
Education Cheyenne County NE USA
< 9th Grade 0% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 14% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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