Cheyenne is a city located in Laramie County Wyoming. Cheyenne has a 2023 population of 64,831. It is also the county seat of Laramie County.Cheyenne is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheyenne is $90,096 with a poverty rate of 8.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Cheyenne is 38 years, 37.2 years for males, and 38.9 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:
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 | 27,816 | 2.29 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
Married | 12,957 | 3.08 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
Non Family | 11,540 | 1.19 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
Female | 2,199 | 3.03 | 56 | 44 |
Male | 1,120 | 3.13 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
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Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.36% of Cheyenne residents speak only English, while 5.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.36% of the population.
rate
8.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.17%
Male Poverty Rate
10.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Black, with 42.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Multiple, with 5.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
40.11%
Born in Cheyenne
98.47%
Native Born
2.98%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
98.47% of Cheyenne residents were born in the United States, with 40.11% having been born in Wyoming. 1.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 3,456 | -60,721 | 1.98% |
1890 | 11,690 | 8,234 | 12.96% |
1900 | 14,087 | 2,397 | 1.88% |
1910 | 11,320 | -2,767 | -2.16% |
1920 | 13,829 | 2,509 | 2.02% |
1930 | 17,361 | 3,532 | 2.3% |
1940 | 22,474 | 5,113 | 2.61% |
1950 | 31,935 | 9,461 | 3.58% |
1960 | 43,505 | 11,570 | 3.14% |
1970 | 41,254 | -2,251 | -0.53% |
1980 | 47,283 | 6,029 | 1.37% |
1990 | 50,008 | 2,725 | 0.56% |
2000 | 53,011 | 3,003 | 0.58% |
2010 | 59,466 | ||
2011 | 60,033 | 567 | 0.95% |
2012 | 60,600 | 567 | 0.94% |
2013 | 61,167 | 567 | 0.94% |
2014 | 61,734 | 567 | 0.93% |
2015 | 62,301 | 567 | 0.92% |
2016 | 62,868 | 567 | 0.91% |
2017 | 63,435 | 567 | 0.9% |
2018 | 64,002 | 567 | 0.89% |
2019 | 64,569 | 567 | 0.89% |
2020 | 65,161 | 592 | 0.92% |
2021 | 65,051 | -110 | -0.17% |
2022 | 64,941 | -110 | -0.17% |
2023 | 64,831 | -110 | -0.17% |
2024 | 64,722 | -109 | -0.17% |
2025 | 64,613 | -109 | -0.17% |
2026 | 64,504 | -109 | -0.17% |
2027 | 64,395 | -109 | -0.17% |
2028 | 64,286 | -109 | -0.17% |
2029 | 64,177 | -109 | -0.17% |