HarrisDemocratic20.7%232TrumpRepublican77.8%873OtherAll other candidates1.5%17
R+57.1- Lead
- 641
- Total
- 1,122
- vs nation
- R+55.7
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic21.3%232TrumpRepublican76.3%832OtherAll other candidates2.4%26
R+55.0- Lead
- 600
- Total
- 1,090
- vs nation
- R+59.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic21.0%194TrumpRepublican72.0%666OtherAll other candidates7.0%65
R+51.0- Lead
- 472
- Total
- 925
- vs nation
- R+53.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic24.1%181RomneyRepublican73.4%552OtherAll other candidates2.5%19
R+49.3- Lead
- 371
- Total
- 752
- vs nation
- R+53.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic28.2%257McCainRepublican69.1%629OtherAll other candidates2.6%24
R+40.9- Lead
- 372
- Total
- 910
- vs nation
- R+48.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic24.6%210BushRepublican75.2%642OtherAll other candidates0.2%2
R+50.6- Lead
- 432
- Total
- 854
- vs nation
- R+48.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+57.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,5802024 5-year
- Median household income
- $85,3132024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+57.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −50.6% |
| 2008 | −40.9% |
| 2012 | −49.3% |
| 2016 | −51.0% |
| 2020 | −55.0% |
| 2024 | −57.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.7%Harris232 | 77.8%Trump873 | 1.5% | R+57.1 | R+2.1 | R+55.7 | 1,122 | |
| R | 21.3%Biden232 | 76.3%Trump832 | 2.4% | R+55.0 | R+4.0 | R+59.5 | 1,090 | |
| R | 21.0%Clinton194 | 72.0%Trump666 | 7.0% | R+51.0 | R+1.7 | R+53.1 | 925 | |
| R | 24.1%Obama181 | 73.4%Romney552 | 2.5% | R+49.3 | R+8.5 | R+53.2 | 752 | |
| R | 28.2%Obama257 | 69.1%McCain629 | 2.6% | R+40.9 | — | R+48.2 | 910 | |
| R | 24.6%Kerry210 | 75.2%Bush642 | 0.2% | R+50.6 | — | R+48.1 | 854 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 19.5%215 | 80.5%889 | 1,104 |
| 2020 | R | 19.8%213 | 80.2%862 | 1,075 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 25.3%261 | 74.7%772 | 1,033 |
Cheney sits at the edge of Wichita's metro fringe, drawing a mix of farming households and suburban commuters whose voting patterns reflect the broader rightward lean of rural south-central Kansas.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 57.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.1 points.
A population of 2,580, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,313 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cheney, Kansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cheney, Kansas voted Republican by 57.1 points (R+57.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,122 votes cast, 232 went Democratic and 873 went Republican.
How many people live in Cheney, Kansas?
Cheney, Kansas has a population of 2,580 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cheney, Kansas?
Median household income in Cheney, Kansas is $85,313 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kansas state median is $74,275.
What is the political history of Cheney, Kansas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cheney, Kansas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.