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Cheyenne, WY Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

101,783 Population
2,685.86 Square Miles
37.9 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.75%
18 to 34
22.18%
35 to 64
36.8%
65 and Over
19.26%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.74%
Female
49.26%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
3%
Native
97%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
43.13%
2000 to 2009
13.32%
1990 to 1999
18.79%
Before 1990
24.76%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
3.14%
High School Grad or Higher
96.86%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.37%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.4%
Dropped Out
3.6%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
93.53%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$41,906
Median Household Income
$83,258
Gini Index
0.4
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.84%
Unemployed
3.16%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
7.61%
Population Under 18
Poverty
7.86%
Non-poverty
92.14%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.35%
Non-poverty
91.65%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
18 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.32%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.68%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.21
Number of Households
45,419
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
40.51%
Married
59.5%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
27.24%
Now Married
61.1%
Widowed
3.76%
Divorced
7.91%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
22.96%
Now Married
57.86%
Widowed
8.25%
Divorced
10.93%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
7.03%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
46,954
Occupancy Status
Occupied
96.73%
Vacant
3.27%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.63%
Renter Occupied
33.37%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
10.25%
For Sale
9.2%
Other
80.55%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1977
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.32%
Multi Unit
19.19%
Mobile Home
7.48%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.14%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
61.15%
Without Mortgage
38.85%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$372,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,217
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
14.68%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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