Cheyenne, WY

CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Demographic and Financial Snapshot

(Last updated on 1.27.21)

AGE IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Age Range	Population	Percent
20 to 24 years	4,284	6.7%
25 to 29 years	5,330	8.4%
30 to 34 years	5,327	8.4%
35 to 39 years	4,370	6.9%
40 to 44 years	3,152	5.0%
45 to 49 years	3,615	5.7%
50 to 54 years	3,678	5.8%
55 to 59 years	4,158	6.5%
60 to 64 years	3,713	5.8%
65 to 69 years	3,329	5.2%
70 to 74 years	2,690	4.2%
75 to 79 years	1,571	2.5%
80 to 84 years	1,443	2.3%
85+ years	1,606	2.5%

The median age in Cheyenne is 36.6 years

Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age

ETHNICITY IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Ethnicity	Population	Percent
White	55,782	88.2%
Black or African American	1,744	2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native	390	0.6%
Asian	866	1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	155	0.2%
Other	1,850	2.9%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race

EDUCATION IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Education Level	Population	Percent
Less than 9th grade	684	1.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma	1,964	4.6%
High school graduate (includes GED)	10,832	25.3%
Some college, no degree	10,909	25.5%
Associate’s degree	5,410	12.6%
Bachelor’s degree	8,195	19.1%
Graduate or professional degree	4,816	11.2%
High school graduate or higher	40,162	93.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	13,011	30.4%
Less than Bachelor’s degree	29,799	69.6%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)

HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Annual Household Income	Percent
Less than $10,000	5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.0%
$200,000 or more	3.3%

Median household income: $63,235

Mean household income: $77,984

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income

HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Education Level	Average Income
Less than high school graduate	$26,904
High school graduate (includes GED)	$32,026
Some college or Associate’s degree	$39,142
Bachelor’s degree	$50,226
Graduate or professional degree	$64,128

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)

MARITAL STATUS IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

	Population	Percent
Population 15+ years	50,982	NA
Never married	14,314	28.1%
Now married (except separated)	25,788	50.6%
Separated	884	1.7%
Widowed	2,873	5.6%
Divorced	7,123	14.0%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over

POVERTY STATUS IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

	Population	Percent
Living beneath poverty line	6,677	10.7%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate

HOUSING IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Owner-occupied housing units	17,475
Renter-occupied housing units	9,160
Single-family detached units	18,437
Homeownership rate	65.6%
Vacancy rate	8.7%
Have Broadband Internet Subscription	83.6%
Average housing value	$217,896
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage)	$1,020
Average rent	$853

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics

SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Average income	$77,984
Average household size	2.34
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force	67.8%
Percent disabled	13.1%
Percent with health coverage	92.6%
Average travel time to work (in minutes)	14.4
Percent workers using public transportation	0.6%
Percent veterans	14.2%
Percent foreign born	2.6%
Percent speaking Spanish at home	0.9%

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics

CONSUMER SPENDING IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Total consumer expenditures per household	$61,824.41
Alcoholic beverages	$481.34
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home	$285.44
Beer consumed away from home	$83.68
Wine consumed away from home	$42.85
Apparel & services	$1,771.37
Men’s apparel	$341.64
Women’s apparel	$598.24
Children’s apparel	$266.76
Boys’ apparel	$91.07
Girls’ apparel	$100.58
Footwear	$397.06
Dining out (food away from home)	$3,057.49
Dining out – Breakfast	$311.18
Dining out – Lunch	$951.66
Dining out – Dinner	$1,421.95
Education	$1,257.81
Entertainment / recreation	$2,688.34
Club membership fees	$193.81
Dating services	$0.64
Pet food	$215.18
Pet services	$55.46
Food consumed at home	$4,304.38
Bakery products consumed at home	$565.34
Dairy products consumed at home	$443.11
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home	$843.78
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home	$947.19
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home	$420.12
Snacks / other food products consumed at home	$1,504.96
Health care	$4,955.43
Medical services	$923.13
Nonprescription drugs	$122.01
Household Services	$1,696.30
Care for the elderly and handicapped	$63.08
Lawn and garden services	$375.35
Housekeeping services	$147.03
PC repair	$5.70
Housing	$19,339.81
Home improvements	$2,172.93
Utilities, fuel, and public services	$4,026.50
Phone services	$1,460.92
Water	$601.40
Life and other insurance	$371.22
Pensions and social security	$6,633.52
Personal care products and services	$750.82
Hair care products	$90.54
Personal care products	$326.96
Local transportation	$7,076.87
Gasoline	$1,833.47
Vehicle maintenance and repair	$996.54
Travel	$1,839.05
Airline fares	$446.24
Auto / truck rental on trips	$21.99
Lodging on trips	$502.47
Food and drink on trips	$445.61
Entertainment on trips	$155.98

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)

DEBT IN LARAMIE COUNTY (home to CHEYENNE, WYOMING)

% with any debt in collections	29%
Average debt in collections	$2,045
% with medical debt in collections	19%
Average medical debt in collections	$1,191
% with student loan debt	16%
Average student loan debt	$15,030
Average monthly student loan payment	$172
% with auto debt	40%

Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt

UNEMPLOYMENT IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING

Year	Population	Percent
January 2019	1,283	4.1%
February 2019	1,052	3.4%
March 2019	1,154	3.7%
April 2019	1,022	3.2%
May 2019	1,051	3.4%
June 2019	1,171	3.7%
July 2019	1,070	3.4%
August 2019	1,080	3.4%
September 2019	1,050	3.4%
October 2019	1,060	3.4%
November 2019	1,102	3.5%
December 2019	1,062	3.4%
January 2020	1,263	4.0%
February 2020	1,313	4.1%
March 2020	1,298	4.1%
April 2020	3,182	9.7%
May 2020	2,731	8.5%
June 2020	2,288	7.1%
July 2020	1,955	6.1%
August 2020	1,697	5.4%
September 2020	1,631	5.3%
October 2020	1,434	4.5%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)

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