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Cheney, KS


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Cheney, Kansas

Cheney, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is 24 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wichita metropolitan area. Cheney contains a population of approximately 1,783.

The People and Families of Cheney

In Cheney, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Cheney, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cheney had a median family income of $51,591. The typical family in Cheney is better off than most in Kansas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Cheney. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Cheney, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cheney favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,020. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Cheney Housing

Cheney has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Cheney, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Cheney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCheney Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cheney Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Cheney People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cheney Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cheney Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Cheney Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cheney College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Cheney, KS

Comparing Cheney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime56
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