Cheyenne, Wyoming Population 2023

66,833

Cheyenne is a city located in Laramie County Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Laramie County. With a 2023 population of 66,833, it is the largest city in Wyoming and the 623rd largest city in the United States.Cheyenne is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,132 in 2020. Spanning over 32 miles, Cheyenne has a population density of 2,080 people per square mile.

The average household income in Cheyenne is $81,623 with a poverty rate of 10.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Cheyenne is 37.5 years, 36.3 years for males, and 39 years for females.

Cheyenne Population Growth

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.

Cheyenne Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheyenne was:

  • White: 87.35%
  • Two or more races: 6.68%
  • Other race: 1.95%
  • Black or African American: 1.68%
  • Asian: 1.53%
  • Native American: 0.59%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
The current population of Cheyenne, Wyoming is 66,833 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 65,132.

Cheyenne, Wyoming Population 2023

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Cheyenne Population by Race

Cheyenne Population Pyramid 2023

Cheyenne Median Age

37.5

Total

36.3

Male

39

Female

Cheyenne Adults

There are 50,448 adults, (10,891 of whom are seniors) in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Age Dependency

62

Age Dependency Ratio

27.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

34.5

Child Dependency Ratio

Cheyenne Sex Ratio

Female31,82049.64%
Male32,27950.36%

Cheyenne Population by Age

Cheyenne Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.95

Average Family Size

2.29

Average Household Size

69.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Cheyenne Households and Families

Male

Female

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Cheyenne Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Cheyenne Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.01%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.13%.

Cheyenne Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

$45,147

Average Earnings

$53,913

Average Male

$35,342

Average Female

Cheyenne Earnings by Educational Attainment

Cheyenne Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Cheyenne Language

94.84% of Cheyenne residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.

Cheyenne Language

Cheyenne Poverty by Race

rate

10.88%

Overall Poverty Rate

7.99%

Male Poverty Rate

10.21%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Cheyenne

The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Hispanic, with 20.76% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheyenne is Native, with 1.41% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.17%.

Cheyenne Poverty

Cheyenne Poverty Rate by Education

Cheyenne Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Cheyenne Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Cheyenne Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

52.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

52.2%

Male Marriage Rate

52.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Cheyenne Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Cheyenne Marriage

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.

Cheyenne Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Cheyenne Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

7,117

Number of Veterans

6,201

Male Veterans

916

Female Veterans

Cheyenne Veterans by War

Cheyenne Veterans by Age

count

Cheyenne Veterans by Race

Cheyenne Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

3.08%

Veteran Poverty Rate

27.41%

Veteran Disability Rate

Cheyenne Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

66.6%

Labor Force Participation

60.9%

Employment Rate

5%

Unemployment Rate

Cheyenne Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Cheyenne Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Cheyenne Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

39.53%

Born in Cheyenne

95.65%

Native Born

2.76%

Foreign Born

1.43%

Non Citizen

1.33%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

95.65% of Cheyenne residents were born in the United States, with 39.53% having been born in Wyoming. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Cheyenne Place of Birth

Note: data after 2020 is projected based on recent growth

Cheyenne Population by Year