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Cheney, Washington, in Spokane county, is 13 miles SW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 222 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Spokane metropolitan area. Cheney contains a population of approximately 8,832.
In Cheney, about 30% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Cheney.
In 2000, Cheney had a median family income of $37,935. Interestingly, lots of people in Cheney have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Cheney favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Cheney has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 37% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Cheney, 75% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Cheney -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Cheney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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