Cheney, Washington

Cheney (/ˈni/ CHEE-nee) is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of the 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people temporarily.

Cheney, Washington
Aerial view of Cheney, Washington, 2013
Location of Cheney, Washington
Coordinates: 47°29′19″N 117°34′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySpokane
Named forBenjamin Pierce Cheney
Government
  TypeMayor-Council/Strong Mayor
  MayorChris Grover
Area
  Total4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2)
  Land4.34 sq mi (11.25 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
2,352 ft (717 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total13,255
  Density3,052.7/sq mi (1,178.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99004
Area code509
FIPS code53-11825
GNIS feature ID1531416
Websitecityofcheney.org
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