Cheyenne County Population

1880–2026

2,590

2026 projection

0.9% 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.
20262,590-140.54%
20252,604-140.53%
20242,618-30.11%
20232,621+70.27%
20222,614-220.83%
20212,636+230.88%
20202,613-110.42%
20192,624-10.04%
20182,625-572.13%
20172,682+170.64%

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Cheyenne County Demographics

40.6median age

Median age

Female42.7 yrs
Male39.7 yrs

Adults

2,030
689 seniors (65+) · 34% of adults1,341 other adults

Sex

Female 47.3% · 1,242Male 52.7% · 1,386

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 26 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

$55,429median household income

Median household income

$55,429

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,814

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Cheyenne County Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%48%54%
Never married27%33%20%
Divorced11%9%14%
Widowed11%10%12%
Separated<1%1%<1%

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