Cheney, Kansas | |
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 Location withinSedgwick County andKansas | |
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| Coordinates:37°37′49″N97°46′56″W / 37.63028°N 97.78222°W /37.63028; -97.78222[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named after | Benjamin Cheney |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,181 |
| • Density | 941/sq mi (363/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67025 |
| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-12775[1] |
| GNIS ID | 473976[1] |
| Website | cheneyks.org |
Cheney/ˈtʃiːni/ is a city inSedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the2020 census, the population of the city was 2,181.[3]
Cheney was founded in August, 1883 and was named after Benjamin P. Cheney, a stockholder in theAtchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[4][5]
Cheney served as a station and shipping point on the Wichita & Pratt division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[6]
The first post office in Cheney was established in September 1883.[7]
Cheney is located approximately 22 miles west of the outskirts ofWichita. According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all land.[8]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Cheney has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 304 | — | |
| 1900 | 429 | 41.1% | |
| 1910 | 734 | 71.1% | |
| 1920 | 636 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 669 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 714 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 777 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,101 | 41.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,160 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,404 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,560 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,783 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 17.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,181 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The2020 United States census counted 2,181 people, 818 households, and 584 families in Cheney.[10][11] The population density was 940.9 per square mile (363.3/km2). There were 859 housing units at an average density of 370.6 per square mile (143.1/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 93.72% (2,044)white orEuropean American (91.93%non-Hispanic white), 0.05% (1)black orAfrican-American, 0.64% (14)Native American orAlaska Native, 0.32% (7)Asian, 0.05% (1)Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian, 0.69% (15) fromother races, and 4.54% (99) fromtwo or more races.[13]Hispanic orLatino of any race was 3.39% (74) of the population.[14]
Of the 818 households, 39.1% had children under the age of 18; 57.3% were married couples living together; 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.9% of households consisted of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.5.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.7% of the population.[16]
28.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.9 males.[11]
The 2016-2020 5-yearAmerican Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $64,818 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,045) and the median family income was $81,607 (+/- $13,407).[17] Males had a median income of $44,213 (+/- $5,525) versus $19,221 (+/- $3,118) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,688 (+/- $9,721).[18] Approximately, 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]
As of thecensus[21] of 2010, there were 2,094 people, 773 households, and 563 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,052.3 inhabitants per square mile (406.3/km2). There were 830 housing units at an average density of 417.1 per square mile (161.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3%White, 0.3%African American, 0.5%Native American, 0.5% fromother races, and 1.3% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 773 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% weremarried couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The community is served byCheney USD 268 public school district, which operates three separate schools:
Private schools
TheAtchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway formerly provided passenger rail service to Cheney on a line between Wichita and Pratt. Dedicated passenger service was provided until at least 1926, whilemixed trains continued until at least 1961.[22][23]
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