Cheney, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cheney, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | Benjamin Cheney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,181 |
| • Density | 940.1/sq mi (363.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67025
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-12775 |
| GNIS ID | 473976 |
Cheney is a small city located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, in the United States. Its name is pronounced like "Chee-nee" (/ˈtʃiːni/). In 2020, about 2,181 people lived there.
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Discovering Cheney's Past
Cheney was started in August 1883. It was named after Benjamin P. Cheney. He was an important person who owned shares in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
The city was a stop and a place to ship goods on the Wichita & Pratt railway line. The first post office in Cheney opened its doors in September 1883.
Exploring Cheney's Location and Weather
Cheney is found about 22 miles west of Wichita. The city covers an area of about 1.99 square miles (5.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Cheney's Climate and Seasons
The weather in Cheney has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa".
Cheney's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,181 people living in Cheney. There were 818 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Cheney are white. About 3.39% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.1%) had children under 18. The average household had about 3 people. The median age in the city was 37.4 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 37.4.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 2,094 people. There were 773 households. Most people were white (97.3%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 40.6% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.64 people. The median age was 35.6 years.
Fun Events and Places to Visit
- Sedgwick County Fair
Cool Attractions in Cheney
- Souders Historical Museum: Learn about the past!
- Cheney State Park and Cheney Reservoir: Great for outdoor activities.
Education in Cheney
The public schools in Cheney are part of the Cheney USD 268 school district. They have three schools:
- Cheney High School
- Cheney Middle School
- Cheney Elementary School
There is also a private school:
- St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School
Cheney Cardinals Sports Achievements
The Cheney Cardinals sports teams have won many Kansas State High School Championships:
- 1977 Boys Track and Field - Class 2A
- 1989 Girls Track and Field - Class 3A
- 1990 Girls Track and Field - Class 3A
- 1994 Boys Track and Field - Class 3A
- 2000 Boys Track and Field - Class 3A
- 2010 Girls Basketball - Class 4A
- 2013 Girl Golf - Class 3-2-1A
- 2014 Girls Track and Field - Class 3A
- 2020 Girls Basketball Forever four - Class 3A
- 2021 Girls Basketball - Class 3A
- 2021 Girls Softball - Class 3A
- 2023 Boys Football - Class 3A
See also
In Spanish: Cheney (Kansas) para niños
