Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cheney, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,804

Median Agei

24.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.4%9,523

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%1,369

Two or More

8.1%1,041

Asian

3.5%447

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%180

Black

1.1%135

Other

0.5%69

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%481

High School Diploma

10.5%634

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%334

Some College (1+ yr)

21.7%1,312

Associate's Degree

12.3%741

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%1,400

Master's Degree

10.9%660

Professional Degree

1.3%76

Doctorate

2.7%162

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

38%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$395,900

Median Renti

$1,156

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

34.7%1,657

Renter-Occupied

65.3%3,115

Total Units

5,079

Homeownership

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%46

$150K–$200K

1.3%21

$200K–$300K

14.3%237

$300K–$500K

57.9%960

$500K–$1M

23.2%384

$1M+

0.5%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

136

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

618

$1,000–$1,250

854

$1,250–$1,500

776

$1,500–$2,000

306

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%147

2010–2019

17.1%869

2000–2009

19.4%983

1990–1999

11.9%603

1980–1989

10.7%541

1970–1979

21.3%1,083

1960–1969

8.1%409

1950–1959

5.6%283

1940–1949

0.6%33

1939 or earlier

2.5%128

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.3%3,591

Utility Gas

20.8%991

No Fuel

1.8%85

Bottled/LP Gas

1%48

Other

0.4%20

Fuel Oil

0.4%19

Wood

0.4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,503

Mean Household Incomei

$73,618

Per Capita Incomei

$28,586

Poverty Ratei

27.7%

Unemploymenti

12.8%

Labor Forcei

7,258

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.2%725

$10K–$15K

5.2%246

$15K–$20K

4.1%198

$20K–$25K

4.1%195

$25K–$30K

6.4%304

$30K–$35K

2.1%100

$35K–$40K

2.6%126

$40K–$45K

4.1%195

$45K–$50K

1.4%67

$50K–$60K

7.9%375

$60K–$75K

7.5%358

$75K–$100K

11.9%567

$100K–$125K

9.6%460

$125K–$150K

6.8%326

$150K–$200K

4.1%195

$200K+

7%335

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7065.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

155

Mexico

Philippines

China

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,294

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,144

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

668(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured