Cheyenne County's estimated 2026 population is 9,708 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheyenne County is the 28th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,969 and has seen a growth of -2.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cheyenne County includes 92% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92%)
Two or more races (3.98%)
Black or African American (2.07%)
Other race (0.89%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.26%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,720 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 377 | 3.98% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cheyenne County's average per capita income is $40,721. Household income levels show a median of $57,594. The poverty rate stands at 11.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,938 | - |
| Families | $78,421 | $90,304 |
| Households | $57,594 | $76,923 |
| Non Families | $35,107 | $54,797 |
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