Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County, Kansas, has a population of approximately 2,600 people. The county's demographic breakdown is predominantly white, with over 95% of the population identifying as such. Other racial groups include 1% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 1% Asian. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. The median age is around 48 years. The county covers 1,020 square miles with a population density of roughly 2.5 people per square mile. The median household income is approximately $45,000, and about 10% of residents live below the poverty line.

As of the most recent data, Cheyenne County, KS, consists of approximately 1,415 housing units. The median home value is around $87,400, while the median rent is about $600 per month. Homeownership stands at around 75%, with the remaining 25% of homes being rentals. The vacancy rate is approximately 10%.

As of October 2023, Cheyenne County, Kansas, holds elections for various offices including county commissioners, sheriff, clerk, and treasurer, among others. The county is typically divided into several districts, each represented by one county commissioner. In the last county elections, three commissioner positions were contested.

For example, in the most recent election:

• District 1: Candidate A received 500 votes, Candidate B received 450 votes.
• District 2: Candidate C received 620 votes, Candidate D received 580 votes.
• District 3: Candidate E received 700 votes, Candidate F received 650 votes.

The sheriff's race often sees significant interest; in the last election, the incumbent Sheriff G retained their position with 1,200 votes, while Candidate H received 1,100 votes.

Please verify the latest results and candidate lists from the official Cheyenne County, KS website or county clerk’s office, as election details can frequently change.

In Cheyenne County, Kansas, around 91.8% of residents over 25 years old have a high school diploma or higher, close to the national average of 94%. For higher education, about 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.1% and the Kansas state average of 32.1%. Educational attainment in Cheyenne County shows a small gap compared to broader averages, particularly in higher education completion.

As of the latest available data, Cheyenne County, KS, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 61.7%. The unemployment rate stands at around 2.8%, which is lower than the national average of 3.8% and the Kansas state average of 3.4%.

Top industries in Cheyenne County, KS include:

1. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: 24.5% of the workforce (significantly higher than the national average of 1.3% and state average of 4.5%).
2. Education Services, and Health Care and Social Assistance: 17.9% of the workforce (similar to the national average of 23% and state average of 23.4%).
3. Retail Trade: 10.2% of the workforce (slightly below the national average of 11.7% and state average of 11.4%).

The county’s economy is largely driven by agriculture, reflecting its rural nature and deviating from more diversified economic sectors at the national and state levels.

Cheyenne County, KS, has an average household income of approximately $52,000. Comparing this to the national average household income, which is around $68,700, Cheyenne County falls below the national level. Kansas state average household income is about $61,000, indicating that Cheyenne County is also below the state average. These figures highlight the economic disparities at local, state, and national levels.

Cheyenne County’s income levels are reflective of its rural nature, contributing to the lower income statistics compared to more urbanized areas within the state and across the nation.

As of the latest data available, Cheyenne County, KS has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. Here is an overview:

Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents

• Violent Crimes: 1.5
  • Murder: 0.0
  • Rape: 0.6
  • Robbery: 0.2
  • Assault: 0.7
• Property Crimes: 11.2
  • Burglary: 3.8
  • Theft: 6.7
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0.7

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