County

Cheyenne County, KS

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kansas

👥2,587Population
💰$56,907Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$118,882Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic9.2%
Black0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate483 (29.9%)
Some College255 (15.8%)
Associates303 (18.8%)
Bachelors187 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree384 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,907 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$118,881 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units1,454
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Cheyenne County, KS

Cheyenne County is located in Kansas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,587 residents. With a median age of 45.54, it is a mature county.

Cheyenne County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,907 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cheyenne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $118,881 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $722. Homeownership rates are high at 78.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cheyenne County are primarily White (87.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cheyenne County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Cheyenne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67731 Bird City 880 $60,556 $110,700 $769 3.2% 48.5%
67756 Saint Francis 1,707 $55,026 $123,100 $698 1.1% 30.4%

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