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Cheney, Kansas

Cheney /ˈtʃiːni/ is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,181.[3]

Cheney, Kansas
City
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°37′49″N 97°46′56″W / 37.63028°N 97.78222°W / 37.63028; -97.78222[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySedgwick
Founded1883
Incorporated1884
Named afterBenjamin Cheney
Area
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 • Total
2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2)
 • Land2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
2,181
 • Density941/sq mi (363/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67025
Area code316
FIPS code20-12775[1]
GNIS ID473976[1]
Websitecheneyks.org

History

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Cheney was founded in August, 1883 and was named after Benjamin P. Cheney, a stockholder in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[4][5]

Cheney served as a station and shipping point on the Wichita & Pratt division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[6]

The first post office in Cheney was established in September 1883.[7]

Geography

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Cheney is located approximately 22 miles west of the outskirts of Wichita. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all land.[8]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cheney has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890304—
190042941.1%
191073471.1%
1920636−13.4%
19306695.2%
19407146.7%
19507778.8%
19601,10141.7%
19701,1605.4%
19801,40421.0%
19901,56011.1%
20001,78314.3%
20102,09417.4%
20202,1814.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Cheney had a population of 2,181 people, with 818 households and 584 families.[10][11] The population density was 940.9 per square mile (363.3/km2). There were 859 housing units at an average density of 370.6 per square mile (143.1/km2).[12][13] 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]

The median age was 37.4 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males age 18 and over.[11]

Of the 818 households, 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.3% were married-couple households, 15.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 859 housing units, of which 4.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%.[11]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[15]
RaceNumberPercent
White2,04493.7%
Black or African American10.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native140.6%
Asian70.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander10.0%
Some other race150.7%
Two or more races994.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)743.4%

Demographic estimates

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The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.5.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.7% of the population.[17]

Income and poverty

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The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $64,818 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,045) and the median family income was $81,607 (+/- $13,407).[18] Males had a median income of $44,213 (+/- $5,525) versus $19,221 (+/- $3,118) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,688 (+/- $9,721).[19] Approximately, 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2010 census

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As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 2,094 people, 773 households, and 563 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,052.3 inhabitants per square mile (406.3/km2). There were 830 housing units at an average density of 417.1 per square mile (161.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 773 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

Arts and culture

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Education

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The community is served by Cheney USD 268 public school district, which operates three separate schools:

  • Cheney High School
  • Cheney Middle School
  • Cheney Elementary School

Private schools

  • St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School

Transportation

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The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway formerly provided passenger rail service to Cheney on a line between Wichita and Pratt. Dedicated passenger service was provided until at least 1926, while mixed trains continued until at least 1961.[23][24]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Cheney, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Profile of Cheney, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  4. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 285.
  5. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 78.
  6. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 317.
  7. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Cheney, Kansas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  10. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  14. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  16. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  23. ↑ "AT&SF 1926 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  24. ↑ "AT&SF1961 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.

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