Cheyenne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
9,533
Median Age
42.5
Male Median
41.8
Female Median
43.9
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Population Growth

Cheyenne County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.1%%.
-5.1%% Growth
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.5 | 9,533 |
| 2023 | 42.0 | 9,478 |
| 2022 | 41.4 | 9,489 |
| 2021 | 41.4 | 9,575 |
| 2020 | 41.0 | 9,428 |
| 2019 | 40.4 | 9,604 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 9,852 |
| 2017 | 40.7 | 10,012 |
| 2016 | 40.5 | 10,090 |
| 2015 | 39.9 | 10,077 |
| 2014 | 39.8 | 10,044 |
| 2013 | 39.9 | 10,022 |
| 2012 | 40.3 | 10,038 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 10,056 |
| 2010 | 41.3 | 10,049 |
Cheyenne County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 22.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65+ | 22.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Cheyenne County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cheyenne County, Nebraska
The median age in Cheyenne County, Nebraska is 42.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cheyenne County, Nebraska is 9,533.
In Cheyenne County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cheyenne County, Nebraska has remained stable.