As of 2025 the population of Cloud County is 8,813. The population is expected to shrink to 8,631 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.42%.
The median age of Cloud County residents is 42.
The diversity index of Cloud County is 21.7, meaning that there is a 22% 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 $74,752 and projected to be $80,873 in 2030. Per capita income is $31,118, projected to be $34,025 in 2030. 1.69% of households – 149 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $638,474 and the average disposable income is $57,197.
There are 4,495 housing units in Cloud County; 2,631 are owner-occupied, 1,019 are rented, and 845 are vacant. The average home value is $154,880, with 135 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,759 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 522 businesses in Cloud County, employing 4,072 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,094 age 16 and above. 776 workers commute into Cloud County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,301 residents both live and work in/around Cloud County. The average travel time is 16.7 minutes. 12.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.18% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,410 drive alone, 330 carpool, and 12 take public transportation. 179 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 163 residents work from home.
1,873 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,070 have associates degrees, 900 have bachelor’s degrees, and 494 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
