Cheyenne: Demographics & People
Census counts 65,239 people in Cheyenne, in 29,240 households. Population grew 0.4% from 64,976 (2022) to 65,239 (2024). Median age 38.9 years. Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.33). 57% of households are family-led. County is losing 161 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Wyoming avg 2.4).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Wyoming 42%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Wyoming 70).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 64,976 (2022) to 65,239 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~65,500 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 65,846.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 100,512 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 64,976 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 65,239 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 65,239 people (vs Wyoming 19,285) |
| Population Estimate | 65,846 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.9y is 0.0 years matches the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.9 years (vs Wyoming 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 65,239 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 13,481 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 16,154.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 23,718.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 11,886 |
| Population under 18 | 13,481 |
| Median age | 38.9 years (vs Wyoming 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 65,239 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.33 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 52,826 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,870 |
| Asian residents | 804 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 10,393 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 33.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 80.2% |
| Asian population | 1.0% (vs Wyoming 50.0%) |
| Black population | 2.8% (vs Wyoming 0.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 16.8% (vs Wyoming 11.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.0% (vs Wyoming 81.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 26,059 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 36,396 |
| Share born in this state | 39.9% |
| Share born in another state | 60.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 55.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,031 |
| From Europe | 338 |
| From Africa | 600 |
| From Latin America | 20 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 47 |
Households & Family Composition
29,240 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 16,705 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 13,345 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 16,705 |
| Married couples with children | 4,957 |
| Single-parent households | 822 |
| Average household size | 2.22 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 863 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 451 |
| Family households | 16,721 households (vs Wyoming 4,569) |
| Households that are families | 57.2% (at Wyoming median) |
| Total households | 29,240 households (vs Wyoming 8,601) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 161 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 101,777 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 101,938 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -161 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 4,419 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 741 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 741 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
|---|---|
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 56021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 56 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Laramie |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 56021 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Laramie County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,772 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 56021 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Laramie County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 67.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 59.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 99,500 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 38 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 38 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 65,239, stable, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 65,239 people (vs Wyoming 19,285) |
| Town Summary · County | Laramie County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade