City in Spokane County, Washington · 4.3 sq mi · 2,874 people per sq mi
12,478 people live in Cheney. The typical household earns $54,503, and the median resident is 24.4 years old.
2026 projection
From 13,255 in 2020
Poverty rate 31.25%
Men 25.6 · Women 23.5
1890–2026
12,478
2026 projection
5.9% since 2020 (decrease)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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1890–2026
12,478
2026 projection
5.9% since 2020 (decrease)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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| 2026 | 12,478 | -172 | 1.36% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,650 | -49 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 12,699 | -190 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 12,889 | +137 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 12,752 | +416 | 3.37% |
| 2021 | 12,336 | -919 | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 13,255 | +338 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 12,917 | +205 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 12,712 | -17 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 12,729 | +315 | 2.54% |
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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Cheney has a population change lower than Spokane County, Washington, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 128 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 3 residents
30% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Never married | 59% | 60% | 59% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| Widowed | 2% | <1% | 3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
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