Cheyenne County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 90th-largest in Kansas

The population of Cheyenne County, Kansas is 2,628 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 90th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $55,765, the median home value is $119,300, and the median age is 39.8.

The population of Cheyenne County has declined 2.5% since 2010 (2,715 → 2,646), a -0.18% annualized rate.

Cheyenne County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,628

Population

-0.18%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,765

Median Income

$119,300

Median Home Value

Cheyenne County covers 1,020 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

About Cheyenne County, KS

Cheyenne County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,628. It ranks #90 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 39.8, in line with the national median. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

The median household income in Cheyenne County is $55,765, below the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,300, with monthly rent averaging $703. The homeownership rate of 79.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cheyenne County reflects 21.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 13.3 minutes each way.

Cheyenne County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cheyenne County had a population of 2,715 in 2010 and 2,646 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,715 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.

2,646

Population (2024)

2,715

Population (2010)

2,715

Peak (2010)

-0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,715	-	-	estimate
2011	2,693	-22	-0.81%	estimate
2012	2,668	-25	-0.93%	estimate
2013	2,672	+4	+0.15%	estimate
2014	2,687	+15	+0.56%	estimate
2015	2,676	-11	-0.41%	estimate
2016	2,665	-11	-0.41%	estimate
2017	2,682	+17	+0.64%	estimate
2018	2,625	-57	-2.13%	estimate
2019	2,624	-1	-0.04%	estimate
2020	2,612	-12	-0.46%	estimate
2021	2,635	+23	+0.88%	estimate
2022	2,613	-22	-0.83%	estimate
2023	2,634	+21	+0.80%	estimate
2024	2,646	+12	+0.46%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.6%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.8

Median Age

47.6%

Female

52.4%

Male

25.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

2.4%

25–34

9.5%

35–44

15.4%

45–54

6.0%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

14.0%

75–84

7.3%

85+

4.3%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,765$-16,874 vs state
Mean household income	$71,088
Per-capita income	$32,883
Poverty rate	13.6%+5.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.1%
Employment-to-population	60.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

24.3%

Professional & business services

22.8%

Education & health care

8.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.1%

Retail trade

5.6%

Finance & real estate

5.2%

Manufacturing

4.1%

Public administration

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Cheyenne County is agriculture, accounting for 24.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

74.6%

Public transit

19.2%

Work from home

13.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,300$-84,100 vs state

Median home value

$703

Median rent

79.6%

Homeownership rate

1,465

Total housing units

81.0%

Occupied

19.0%

Vacant

20.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.9%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

47.1%

Foreign-born

4.3%

Veterans (18+)

14.2%

With a disability

92.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

21.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cheyenne County, Kansas has a population of 2,628 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 90th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Cheyenne County has declined 2.5% since 2010 (2,715 → 2,646), a -0.18% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cheyenne County, Kansas is $55,765, with mean (average) household income of $71,088 and per-capita income of $32,883. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cheyenne County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cheyenne County, Kansas is 39.8 years. Residents are 47.6% female and 52.4% male.

The median home value in Cheyenne County is $119,300 and median monthly rent is $703. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,465 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cheyenne County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Cheyenne County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.