Cheyenne Wells is a town located in Cheyenne County Colorado. Cheyenne Wells has a 2024 population of 711. It is also the county seat of Cheyenne County. Cheyenne Wells is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 754 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheyenne Wells is $79,882 with a poverty rate of 9.79%. The median age in Cheyenne Wells is 44.5 years: 43.8 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheyenne Wells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 85.62% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 11.05% |
| Other race | 20 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 412 | 2.18 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 226 | 2.92 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 144 | 1.01 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 26 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 16 | 1.69 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 31.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 4% |
| Some College | 165 | 24.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 519 | 482 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 77 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 38 | 8 |
| Other Race | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $65,938 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,194 | $42,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,307 | $53,125 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $47,167 | $44,000 |
$46,307
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.59% of Cheyenne Wells residents speak only English, while 11.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 41 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 24 | 20.87% |
| Multiple | 96 | 23 | 23.96% |
| Other | 20 | 14 | 70% |
9.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.69%
Male Poverty Rate
5.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne Wells is Other, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne Wells is White, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 13.68% |
| Some College | 3.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.25% |
| Female Employed | 1.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,132 | $94,978 |
| Households | $58,125 | $79,882 |
| Married Families | $81,316 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,636 | $51,786 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.85% |
| Other Race | 1 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.34%
Born in Cheyenne Wells
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
3%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
94.64% of Cheyenne Wells residents were born in the United States, with 62.34% having been born in Colorado. 3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 658 | -10 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 668 | -11 | -1.62% |
| 2027 | 679 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 690 | -10 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 700 | -11 | -1.55% |
| 2024 | 711 | -11 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 722 | -12 | -1.63% |
| 2022 | 734 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 738 | -16 | -2.12% |
| 2020 | 754 | -76 | -9.16% |
| 2019 | 830 | -18 | -2.12% |
| 2018 | 848 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 844 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 846 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 839 | -9 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 848 | -15 | -1.74% |
| 2013 | 863 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 863 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 860 | 14 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 846 | 0 | 0% |