Cheyenne County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cheyenne County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 9,478. It is the 28th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheyenne County is 42.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheyenne County is $57,594. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $129,100. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Cheyenne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Cheyenne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.