Cheyenne, WY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

100,316

0.411% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

1.06% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.98%

0.415% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$76,282

6.61% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$295,800

16.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,854

1.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Cheyenne, WY had a population of 100k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $76,282. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cheyenne, WY grew from 99,905 to 100,316, a 0.411% increase and its median household income grew from $71,550 to $76,282, a 6.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cheyenne, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (77%), White (Hispanic) (7.89%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.69%).

None of the households in Cheyenne, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Cheyenne, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cheyenne, WY are Laramie County Community College (770 degrees awarded in 2022) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (26 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Cheyenne, WY was $295,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Cheyenne, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cheyenne, WY was 2 cars per household.

Cheyenne, WY borders .

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Population & Diversity

Cheyenne, WY is home to a population of 100k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.24% of Cheyenne, WY residents were born outside of the country (3.25k people).

In 2022, there were 9.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.2k people) in Cheyenne, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.92k White (Hispanic) and 4.18k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Cheyenne, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Cheyenne, WY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cheyenne, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cheyenne, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.2k ± 444
White (Hispanic)
7.92k ± 863
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.18k ± 818

15.5%

Hispanic Population

15.6k people

15.5% of the people in Cheyenne, WY are hispanic (15.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cheyenne, WY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

3.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.2k people

As of 2022, 3.24% of Cheyenne, WY residents (3.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cheyenne, WY was 3.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cheyenne, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,695 ± 488
Vietnam
2,932 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
1,836 ± 319

Cheyenne, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cheyenne, WY employs 48.9k people. The largest industries in Cheyenne, WY are Retail Trade (7,164 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,120 people), and Public Administration (5,287 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,862), Utilities ($88,783), and Wholesale Trade ($74,052).

Employment

Occupations

48.9k

2022 Value

± 1,804

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cheyenne, WY grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 48.1k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cheyenne, WY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,917 people), Management Occupations (5,493 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cheyenne, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.9k

2022 Value

± 1,804

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cheyenne, WY grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 48.1k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cheyenne, WY, are Retail Trade (7,164 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,120 people), and Public Administration (5,287 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cheyenne, WY, though some of these residents may live in Cheyenne, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,724

Median earning men ± $1,640

$34,922

Median earning women ± $1,683

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,293), Wholesale Trade ($74,217), and Public Administration ($74,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,126), Construction ($53,837), and Wholesale Trade ($49,327).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,191
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
971
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
825
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

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Senator Elections

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Cheyenne, WY awarded 796 degrees. The student population of Cheyenne, WY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,464 male students and 2,351 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cheyenne, WY are White (536 and 68.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (117 and 14.9%), Unknown (77 and 9.8%), and Two or More Races (34 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Cheyenne, WY by number of degrees awarded are Laramie County Community College (770 and 96.7%) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (26 and 3.27%).

The most popular majors in Cheyenne, WY are Welding Technology (71 and 8.92%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (70 and 8.79%), and Registered Nursing (56 and 7.04%).

The median tuition cost in Cheyenne, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,815 students enrolled in Cheyenne, WY, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,137 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded
General Business
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cheyenne, WY was Elementary Education & Teaching with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cheyenne, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laramie County Community College
770 degrees awarded
Cheeks Beauty Academy
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laramie County Community College with 770 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cheyenne, WY, which is 0.716 times less than the 464 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 536 degrees mean that there were 4.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 117 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,463) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Cheyenne, WY was $295,800 in 2022, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $253,700 to $295,800, a 16.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Cheyenne, WY is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cheyenne, WY have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cheyenne, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$295,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,363

$29,892

Median Property Taxes

±$1,345

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cheyenne, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cheyenne, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2022

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.2% of the housing units in Cheyenne, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cheyenne, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the counties in Cheyenne, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$76,282

Median Household Income

± $2,658

41.4k

Number of Households

± 1,618

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.4k households in Cheyenne, WY grew to $76,282 from the previous year's value of $71,550.

The following chart displays the households in Cheyenne, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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This chart shows the number of workers in Cheyenne, WY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.03%)
Worked At Home (7.51%)

In 2022, 81.1% of workers in Cheyenne, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (7.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cheyenne, WY have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Cheyenne, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cheyenne, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cheyenne, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cheyenne, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cheyenne, WY (8.83k out of 98.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cheyenne, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Cheyenne, WY has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 5.35% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.63%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

5.35%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cheyenne, WY grew by 1.48% from 8.5% to 8.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cheyenne, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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