Cheney
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska

Cheney is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, Nebraska, with 164 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walton, 5.1 miles N.
- 164residents (2020 Census)
- 1,444 ftelevation · 440 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,161 / sq mipopulation density
- 68526ZIP code
About Cheney
Cheney is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census.
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- Median home value
- $167,200
- Median age
- 39.2
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Cheney had 164 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 164 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,161 per sq mi (448 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheney at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 164 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7260° N, 96.5936° W |
| ZIP code | 68526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3108990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheney
- Walton5.1 mi N
- Bennet5.6 mi SE
- Roca5.9 mi SW
- Hickman7.1 mi S
- Lincoln7.2 mi NW
- Yankee Hill7.8 mi W
- Woodland Hills9.1 mi E
- Panama9.7 mi SE
- Prairie Home10.1 mi N
- Eagle10.5 mi NE
- Sprague10.5 mi SW
- Martell10.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cheney
What county is Cheney in?
Cheney is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Cheney, NE?
164 people lived in Cheney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheney, NE?
The ZIP code of Cheney is 68526.
What is the elevation of Cheney?
1,444 feet (440 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheney?
Walton (5.1 mi), Bennet (5.6 mi), Roca (5.9 mi), Hickman (7.1 mi), Lincoln (7.2 mi).
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