As of 2026 the population of Cloud County is 8,801. The population is expected to shrink to 8,630 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.39%.
The median age of Cloud County residents is 41.
The diversity index of Cloud County is 22.7, meaning that there is a 23% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Cloud County is $83,965 and projected to be $93,975 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,022, projected to be $39,331 in 2031. 2.47% of households – 217 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $797,926 and the average disposable income is $63,911.
There are 4,468 housing units in Cloud County; 2,643 are owner-occupied, 968 are rented, and 857 are vacant. The average home value is $161,333, with 131 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,782 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 537 businesses in Cloud County, employing 4,057 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,300 age 16 and above. 813 workers commute into Cloud County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,463 residents both live and work in/around Cloud County. The average travel time is 16.5 minutes. 14.41% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.34% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,547 drive alone, 371 carpool, and 17 take public transportation. 194 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 171 residents work from home.
1,830 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,000 have associates degrees, 817 have bachelor’s degrees, and 440 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
