Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Population 2022
Cheyenne Wells is a city located in Cheyenne County Colorado. Cheyenne Wells has a 2020 population of 780. It is also the county seat of Cheyenne County. Cheyenne Wells is currently declining at a rate of -2.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 846 in 2010.
The average household income in Cheyenne Wells is $62,605 with a poverty rate of 11.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $467 per month, and the median house value is $125,500. The median age in Cheyenne Wells is 38.8 years, 33.7 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
Cheyenne Wells Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheyenne Wellswas:
- White: 90.10%
- Two or more races: 4.95%
- Asian: 4.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.40%
- Black or African American: 0.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 90.10% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 44 | 4.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.40% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.10% |
Cheyenne Wells Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 401 | 2.41 | 66.6 |
| Non Family | 187 | 0 | 52.9 |
| Married | 166 | 3.61 | 76.5 |
| Female | 30 | 2.57 | 90 |
| Male | 18 | 5.72 | 77.8 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 246 | 36.66% |
| Some College | 143 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 11.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 17.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.09% |
Cheyenne Wells Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 444 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 114 | 15 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Black | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.75%.
Cheyenne Wells Language by Age
Cheyenne Wells Language
77.87% of Cheyenne Wells residents speak only English, while 22.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.00% of the population.
Cheyenne Wells Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 111 | 18.47% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
10.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cheyenne Wells
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne Wells is White, with 18.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne Wells is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
Cheyenne Wells Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Cheyenne Wells Married by Age and Sex
Cheyenne Wells Marriage
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 45-54.
Cheyenne Wells Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.55% |
Cheyenne Wells Veterans by Education
31.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.68%
Born in Cheyenne Wells
88.79%
Native Born
11.21%
Foreign Born
5.86%
Non Citizen
5.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.79% of Cheyenne Wells residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in Colorado. 5.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 780 | -16 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 796 | -16 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 812 | -16 | -1.93% |
| 2019 | 828 | -16 | -1.90% |
| 2018 | 844 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 843 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 842 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 840 | -11 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 851 | -17 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 868 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 866 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 861 | 15 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 846 | 0.00% |