Demographics & People — Cheney, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,830 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
| Median Age | 24.4 |
| Total Households | 4,826 |
| Family Households | 2,129 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2881 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,915 |
| Black or African American | 341 |
| Asian | 270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,344 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,174 |
| Other groups | 2,796 |
| German | 2,124 |
| Irish | 1,632 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,493 |
| English | 1,371 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,180 |
| Italian | 786 |
| American | 725 |
| Norwegian | 486 |
Language
| English Only | 10,887 |
| Spanish | 554 |
| Population 5+ | 12,108 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 711 |
| Population 18+ | 10,804 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cheney, Washington.