Cheyenne County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 1,723 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheyenne County, Colorado is the 59th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 1,833 and has seen a growth of -6% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,703 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 1,707 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 1,711 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 1,715 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 1,719 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 1,723 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 1,727 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 1,731 | 12 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,719 | -27 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 1,746 | -78 | -4.28% |
| 2019 | 1,824 | -40 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 1,864 | 15 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,849 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,848 | 22 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,826 | -19 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,845 | -33 | -1.76% |
| 2013 | 1,878 | 7 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,871 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 1,863 | 30 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 1,833 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,397 | 244 | 11.33% |
| 1980 | 2,153 | -243 | -10.14% |
| 1970 | 2,396 | -393 | -14.09% |
| 1960 | 2,789 | -664 | -19.23% |
| 1950 | 3,453 | 489 | 16.5% |
| 1940 | 2,964 | -759 | -20.39% |
| 1930 | 3,723 | -23 | -0.61% |
| 1920 | 3,746 | 59 | 1.6% |
| 1910 | 3,687 | 3,186 | 635.93% |
| 1900 | 501 | -33 | -6.18% |
| 1890 | 534 | -1,169 | -68.64% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 85.46% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 11.41% |
| Other race | 30 | 1.74% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 740 | 2.27 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 397 | 3.15 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 39 | 2.44 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 35 | 1.89 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 16% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 384 | 31.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 342 | 27.92% |
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 | 996 | 953 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 127 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 82 | 8 |
| Other Race | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 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 26.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,667 | $64,000 | $63,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,286 | $104,167 | $41,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,917 | $43,563 | $28,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $20,833 |
| Overall | $46,373 | $51,548 | $33,229 |
| Some College | $46,528 | $51,719 | $32,750 |
$46,373
Average Earnings
$51,548
Average Male
$33,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.94% of Cheyenne County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 12.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,355 | 134 | 9.89% |
| Multiple | 186 | 25 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 24 | 12.44% |
| Other | 30 | 14 | 46.67% |
10.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.78%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne County, Colorado is Other, with 46.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne County, Colorado is White, with 9.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.24% |
| High School | 14.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.28% |
| Some College | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.7% |
| Female Employed | 0.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,125 | $99,614 |
| Households | $65,577 | $84,245 |
| Married Families | $88,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,607 | $52,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 8.39% |
| Black | 6 | 40% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.01% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
59.62%
Born in Cheyenne County, Colorado
91.77%
Native Born
8.23%
Foreign Born
5.21%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
91.77% of Cheyenne County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 59.62% having been born in Colorado. 5.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.