Cheyenne, WY Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,523 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1353.6 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,018 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $73,077 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.69% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,603 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,009 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.0% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Cheyenne | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
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 | 2.19 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
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% |