Cheyenne, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Cheyenne, WY 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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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,002 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1339.4 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,143 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Cheyenne grew by 13.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 49,002 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Cheyenne is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.1 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,784 22.0% +0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,959 22.4% +1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,521 19.4% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,261 16.9% -1.0 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 Wyoming, 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 50.7% of the people living in Cheyenne and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 49.3% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Cheyenne has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,926 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.37% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cheyenne is about 3% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $318,736 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,090 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.9% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Cheyenne is about 24.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,090 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cheyenne spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 110 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.5 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 110 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,418 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,020 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,331 | 263 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cheyenne is about the same as in Wyoming.
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 has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
Health
Cheyenne has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cheyenne, Wyoming.
What is the population of Cheyenne, Wyoming?
About 49,002 people live in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 22,143 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Cheyenne, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Cheyenne, Wyoming has 1,339 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 15 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($318,736 against $73,926), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,090 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Cheyenne, Wyoming is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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