Cheyenne County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cheyenne County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,628. It is the 90th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheyenne County is 39.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheyenne County is $55,765. This is 23% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $119,300. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Cheyenne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cheyenne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.