Cheney, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,455
Unemployment
11.8%
Poverty
34.0%
Median Home
$225,900
Median Income
$43,567
Median Rent
$954
Cheney SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Cheney, WA Crime Report
258
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,025.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cheney / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 258 | 2,025.0 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 141.3 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 94.2 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 240 | 1,883.7 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 48 | 376.7 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 157 | 1,232.2 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 274.7 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Cheney, WA Cost Of Living
104
Cheney's Overall Cost Of Living
Cheney's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Cheney | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 91 | 100 | |
Cheney, WA Photos
Rankings for Cheney in Washington
Map Of Cheney, WA
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Population over time in Cheney
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,455 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 11,962 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 11,735 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 11,479 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 11,171 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 11,014 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 10,828 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 10,631 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 10,422 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 10,283 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cheney
| Race | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.3% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Cheney
| Gender | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cheney for adults over 25
| Education | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Cheney, Washington
| Income | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 18.6% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
