Cheyenne, Wyoming

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
64,795
Population
$74,989
Median Income
$283,100
Home Value
38.3
Median Age

Demographics

Cheyenne has a population of 64,795 with a median age of 38.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
83.9%
Hispanic
16.5%
Black
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population64,795
Median Age38.3
White83.9%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian1.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Cheyenne is $74,989, which is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $41,908. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

$74,989
Median Household Income
$41,908
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Cheyenne is 3.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Cheyenne, 94.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
94.8%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
Graduate+
11.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher94.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.9%

Housing

The median home value in Cheyenne is $283,100, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $993. The homeownership rate is 69.2%.

$283,100
Median Home Value
$993/mo
Median Rent
69.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$283,100
Median Monthly Rent$993
Homeownership Rate69.2%
Vacancy Rate6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cheyenne, Wyoming?
The population of Cheyenne, Wyoming is 64,795 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
The median household income in Cheyenne, Wyoming is $74,989. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
The median home value in Cheyenne, Wyoming is $283,100. The median monthly rent is $993.
What percentage of people in Cheyenne have a college degree?
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, 31.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 94.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Cheyenne, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 3.8x (median home value $283,100 vs. median income $74,989), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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