Cheyenne, WY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

99,272

0.968% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Liz Cheney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.4

1.08% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.94%

9.86% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$69,369

3.68% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$239,900

5.27% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,402

0.517% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cheyenne, WY had a population of 99.3k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $69,369. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cheyenne, WY grew from 98,320 to 99,272, a 0.968% increase and its median household income grew from $66,910 to $69,369, a 3.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cheyenne, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.88%).

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 (747 degrees awarded in 2020) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (21 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Cheyenne, WY was $239,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

Most people in Cheyenne, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cheyenne, WY was 2 cars per household.

Cheyenne, WY borders Fort Collins, CO, Greeley, CO, Laramie, WY, and Scottsbluff, NE.

Population & Diversity

Cheyenne, WY is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.13% of Cheyenne, WY residents were born outside of the country (3.11k people).

In 2020, there were 7.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.5k people) in Cheyenne, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.89k White (Hispanic) and 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Cheyenne, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cheyenne, WY was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
77.5k ± 159
White (Hispanic)
9.89k ± 650
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 493

15.1%

Hispanic Population

15k people

15.1% of the people in Cheyenne, WY are hispanic (15k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,053 ± 2,188 people
Canada
1,118 ± 820 people
China
748 ± 671 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 8,053 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,118 and China with 748.

Foreign-Born Population

3.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.11k people

3.44%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

As of 2020, 3.13% of Cheyenne, WY residents (3.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cheyenne, WY was 3.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
3,460 ± 507
Vietnam
2,851 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,933 ± 336

Cheyenne, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cheyenne, WY employs 47.4k people. The largest industries in Cheyenne, WY are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,302 people), Retail Trade (6,949 people), and Public Administration (4,905 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,158), Utilities ($80,313), and Wholesale Trade ($65,072).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,541. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.4k

2020 Value

± 1,821

0.517%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cheyenne, WY grew at a rate of 0.517%, from 47.2k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cheyenne, WY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,692 people), Management Occupations (4,729 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,305 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 Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.4k

2020 Value

± 1,821

0.517%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cheyenne, WY grew at a rate of 0.517%, from 47.2k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cheyenne, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,302 people), Retail Trade (6,949 people), and Public Administration (4,905 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

$50,501

Median earning men ± $1,557

$32,190

Median earning women ± $1,410

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,579), Public Administration ($68,068), and Wholesale Trade ($65,215).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($55,041), Construction ($50,870), and Wholesale Trade ($44,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$504k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$354k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$261k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.3B, followed by Crude petroleum ($3.74B) and Basic chemicals ($3.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

68.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36B. This is expected to increase 68.8% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.28B
Utah
$4.66B
Nebraska
$2.66B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.28B, followed by Utah with $4.66B and Nebraska and $2.66B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Cheyenne, WY is currently represented by Liz Cheney in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

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 Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Cheyenne, WY

Liz Cheney

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Cheyenne, WY is currently represented by Liz Cheney (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Cheyenne, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Cheyenne, WY awarded 768 degrees. The student population of Cheyenne, WY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,456 male students and 2,396 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cheyenne, WY are White (547 and 71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (103 and 13.5%), Unknown (58 and 7.61%), and Two or More Races (25 and 3.28%).

The largest universities in Cheyenne, WY by number of degrees awarded are Laramie County Community College (747 and 97.3%) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (21 and 2.73%).

The most popular majors in Cheyenne, WY are Registered Nursing (72 and 9.38%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (51 and 6.64%), and General Business Administration & Management (40 and 5.21%).

The median tuition cost in Cheyenne, WY for a public four year colleges is $2,970 for in-state students and $8,910 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,852 students enrolled in Cheyenne, WY, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,396 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
72 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cheyenne, WY was Registered Nursing with 72 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
747 degrees awarded
Cheeks Beauty Academy
21 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laramie County Community College with 747 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 287 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cheyenne, WY, which is 0.597 times less than the 481 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 547 degrees mean that there were 5.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 103 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 ($2,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,463) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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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Measure

In 2020, 0.373% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.361% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (132k), Some college (121k), and Bachelors Degree (73.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cheyenne, WY was $239,900 in 2020, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $227,900 to $239,900, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Cheyenne, WY is 72.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cheyenne, WY have an average commute time of 16.4 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.

Median household income in Cheyenne, WY is $69,369. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cheyenne, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $87,053, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $80,887 and $78,655.

Housing

Property

$239,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,653

$29,169

Median Property Taxes

±$1,280

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

72.6%

Homeownership

2020

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.6% of the housing units in Cheyenne, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

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

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cheyenne, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $87,053, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $80,887 and $78,655.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,369

Median Household Income

± $2,811

40.2k

Number of Households

± 1,600

In 2020, the median household income of the 40.2k households in Cheyenne, WY grew to $69,369 from the previous year's value of $66,910.

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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cheyenne, WY is from Wyoming.

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.449

2019 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2020, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.633% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (5.26%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in Cheyenne, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (5.26%).

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

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cheyenne, WY have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% 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

8.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cheyenne, WY (8.67k out of 97k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

92.2% of the population of Cheyenne, WY has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 9.17% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 6.09% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wyoming was $8,320 in 2014. This is a 4.51% increase from the previous year ($7,961).

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.543% decrease from the previous year (1474 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1447 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 290 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wyoming. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wyoming, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 0.543% decrease from the previous year (1,474 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wyoming across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% 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

7.78%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

9.17%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

6.09%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cheyenne, WY declined by 1.52% from 7.9% to 7.78%.

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.