Cheyenne County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,708, reflecting a 0.55% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cheyenne County is the 28th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,969 and has grown -2.62% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 7,453 adults, (2,096 of whom are seniors) in Cheyenne County.
Female: 4,725 (49.6%)
Male: 4,808 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Cheyenne County includes 90.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,674 | 90.99% |
| Two or more races | 480 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 127 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.35% |
Cheyenne County 's average per capita income is $42,076. Household income levels show a median of $60,348. The poverty rate stands at 14.27%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,819 | - |
| Families | $80,250 | $88,975 |
| Households | $60,348 | $77,443 |
| Non Families | $36,963 | $57,499 |
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