Cheyenne is a city located in Laramie County Wyoming. Cheyenne has a 2024 population of 65,141. It is also the county seat of Laramie County. Cheyenne is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,249 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheyenne is $96,099 with a poverty rate of 9.31%. The median age in Cheyenne is 38.9 years: 38.7 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Cheyenne has seen significant population growth since it was founded. By the 20th century, the population totaled more than 14,000. This number had more than doubled halfway through the 20th century. The 1970 census showed a slight drop in population, but it immediately rebounded at the next census in 1980. Current estimates indicate that the population has risen over 7% since the last census in 2010, showing that this growing city shows no signs of slowing down in terms of population growth.
In 1867, the region that is now the city of Cheyenne was selected by Union Pacific Railroad to serve as its regional headquarters. At the time, the area was known as Crow Creek Crossing. The railroad went into operation later that year. The following year, a city charter was granted by the legislature of the Dakota Territory.
By the end of the 1860s, the city’s population had grown to over 2,000 people. The Wyoming Tribune went into publication, and the Eagle Hotel opened up for business. The city saw significant growth with the arrival of the 1870s, including the construction of City Hall and the Court House. By the end of the decade, the population had grown to over 3,000.
The remainder of the 19th century saw continued growth with the construction of Cheyenne Depot, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and an opera house. In 1890, Cheyenne was named as the capital of the state, and by the end of the century, the population had increased to over 14,000, and Cheyenne was nicknamed as “Magic City of the Plains” due to its rapid growth.
The 20th century saw continued growth with the Cheyenne Airport, the construction of a new governor’s mansion, and the addition of malls, museums, restaurants, and other attractions.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheyenne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,826 | 81.3% |
| Two or more races | 6,586 | 10.14% |
| Other race | 2,223 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,870 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 804 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 539 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.2% |
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 | 28,956 | 2.22 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 13,222 | 2.98 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 12,251 | 1.18 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 2,261 | 2.99 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 1,222 | 2.97 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,488 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 6,163 | 13.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,271 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,858 | 12.72% |
| High School Graduate | 11,097 | 24.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 670 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 11,507 | 24.99% |
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 | 36,524 | 35,191 | 12,813 |
| Hispanic | 6,117 | 5,463 | 1,258 |
| 2+ Races | 3,117 | 2,901 | 868 |
| Other Race | 1,748 | 1,503 | 256 |
| Black | 1,094 | 1,093 | 463 |
| Asian | 660 | 596 | 160 |
| Native American | 474 | 395 | 60 |
| Islander | 97 | 97 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 42.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,469 | $77,973 | $54,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,356 | $82,055 | $75,156 |
| High School Graduate | $40,857 | $50,553 | $31,112 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,353 | $50,221 | $27,734 |
| Overall | $53,132 | $61,046 | $42,643 |
| Some College | $48,139 | $58,098 | $39,960 |
$53,132
Average Earnings
$61,046
Average Male
$42,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.02% of Cheyenne residents speak only English, while 5.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,130 | 3,879 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 10,262 | 1,048 | 10.21% |
| Black | 1,851 | 786 | 42.46% |
| Multiple | 6,462 | 211 | 3.27% |
| Other | 2,208 | 172 | 7.79% |
| Asian | 802 | 115 | 14.34% |
| Native | 507 | 98 | 19.33% |
| Islander | 125 | 6 | 4.8% |
9.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
10.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Black, with 42.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Multiple, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.95% |
| Some College | 8.14% |
| High School | 7.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.28% |
| Female Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Employed | 3.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,570 | $119,583 |
| Households | $77,176 | $96,099 |
| Married Families | $112,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,922 | $61,114 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
7,053
Number of Veterans
6,042
Male Veterans
1,011
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,539 |
| First Gulf War | 2,452 |
| Vietnam | 2,299 |
| Korea | 269 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,929 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,825 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,261 |
| 75+ | 1,188 |
| 18 to 34 | 850 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,958 | 14.23% |
| Hispanic | 600 | 8.44% |
| 2+ Races | 431 | 11.56% |
| Black | 404 | 28.06% |
| Native American | 131 | 27.52% |
| Other Race | 114 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
39.45%
Born in Cheyenne
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
97.07% of Cheyenne residents were born in the United States, with 39.45% having been born in Wyoming. 1.3% 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 | 65,006 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 65,033 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 65,060 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 65,087 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 65,114 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 65,141 | -27 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 65,168 | 585 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 64,583 | -525 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 65,108 | -141 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 65,249 | 790 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 64,459 | 383 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 64,076 | 430 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 63,646 | 116 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 63,530 | 566 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 62,964 | 647 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 62,317 | 162 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 62,155 | 702 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 61,453 | 1,273 | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 60,180 | 416 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 59,764 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 53,011 | 3,003 | 6.01% |
| 1990 | 50,008 | 2,725 | 5.76% |
| 1980 | 47,283 | 6,029 | 14.61% |
| 1970 | 41,254 | -2,251 | -5.17% |
| 1960 | 43,505 | 11,570 | 36.23% |
| 1950 | 31,935 | 9,461 | 42.1% |
| 1940 | 22,474 | 5,113 | 29.45% |
| 1930 | 17,361 | 3,532 | 25.54% |
| 1920 | 13,829 | 2,509 | 22.16% |
| 1910 | 11,320 | -2,767 | -19.64% |
| 1900 | 14,087 | 2,397 | 20.5% |
| 1890 | 11,690 | 8,234 | 238.25% |
| 1880 | 3,456 | -61,550 | -94.68% |