Cheyenne: Economy & Jobs
Households in Cheyenne earn a median $78,839 (about the same as Laramie County median $80,173; about the same as Wyoming median $76,176), with homes at a median value of $333,700. The surrounding county supports 48,244 jobs (avg $60,961).
- $81,255 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (at Wyoming median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $78,839 — above the Wyoming median ($70,218). Poverty rate 8.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 36% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.8% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 36.1% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $50,110 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,071,699 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $81,255 (at Wyoming median) |
| Income Estimate | $87,943 |
| Median Household Income | $78,839 (vs Wyoming $70,218) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $78,839 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 16.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 48,244 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,941,017,221 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,961 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 273,750 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% (vs Wyoming 2.8%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 51 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 16,633 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 326.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,545 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 35,586 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,917,705 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 64 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 62 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 27 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | SAFEWAY 2667 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 56 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,539,402,459 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 15,315.61 (vs Wyoming $8,408) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 100,512 people (vs Wyoming 19,285) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 80.9% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Pct Walked | 7.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.9 years (vs Wyoming 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 31.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12