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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