Cheyenne County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Cheyenne County, Kansas has a population of 2,628, the 89th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $55,429 and the median home value is $125,900. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cheyenne County Quick Facts
How Cheyenne County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,628 | 2,628 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $55,765 | $55,429 | -0.6% |
| Median home value | $119,300 | $125,900 | +5.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cheyenne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | 1,229 | $49,643 | 15.4% | $108,200 |
| Bird City | 633 | $70,208 | 18.3% | $102,700 |
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Population Overview
Cheyenne County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,628. It is the 89th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cheyenne County is 40.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 11.9% 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 $55,429. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $125,900. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Cheyenne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cheyenne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.
Education
22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cheyenne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cheyenne County, Kansas?
Cheyenne County has a population of 2,628, making it the 89th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Cheyenne County?
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $55,429 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.
How many cities are in Cheyenne County, Kansas?
Cheyenne County contains 2 Census-designated places.