Cheyenne County Population

1890–2026

1,734

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cheyenne County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,734+211.23%
20251,713+211.24%
20241,692-261.51%
20231,718-110.64%
20221,729+110.64%
20211,718-281.60%
20201,746-784.28%
20191,824-402.15%
20181,864+150.81%
20171,849+10.05%

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Cheyenne County Demographics

42.9median age

Median age

Female44.7 yrs
Male42.4 yrs

Adults

1,355
342 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults1,013 other adults

Sex

Female 47.8% · 833Male 52.2% · 908

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cheyenne County Income

$70,865median household income

Median household income

$70,865

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,944

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.2%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cheyenne County Marital Status

66% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married66%66%66%
Never married18%23%12%
Divorced8%8%9%
Widowed8%3%13%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201