Cheyenne County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Cheyenne County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageHealthier than 77% of counties in Colorado
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,741 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.0 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.98% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 785 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Cheyenne County grew by 7.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,741 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Cheyenne County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.2% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 308 17.7% -4.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 333 19.1% -5.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 369 21.2% +1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 324 18.6% +3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.1% of the people living in Cheyenne County and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.9% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Cheyenne County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,951 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.04% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cheyenne County is about 28% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $214,062 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $926 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.6% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Cheyenne County is about 19.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $926 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cheyenne County spend about 15 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 64 hours, about 2.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.7 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.4 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 64 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,986 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,232 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 131 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Cheyenne County is 8 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cheyenne County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Cheyenne County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Cheyenne County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 89.5 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cheyenne County, Colorado.
What is the population of Cheyenne County, Colorado?
About 1,741 people live in Cheyenne County, Colorado, in 785 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Cheyenne County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Cheyenne County, Colorado has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($214,062 against $68,951), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $926 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Cheyenne County, Colorado is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
22.2% of adults in Cheyenne County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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