Cheyenne County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,741 | — | #3,140 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,865 | -5.7% | #1,136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,228 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | -33.5% | #1,548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | -20.4% | #1,299 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -34.7% | #409 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cheyenne County has a population of 1,741, making it the #3,140 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cheyenne County is $70,865, ranking #1,136 out of 3,222 counties — 5.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 0.4%.
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The median home value in Cheyenne County is $187,500 (-33.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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94.7% of residents in Cheyenne County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Cheyenne County, Colorado
Cheyenne County, Colorado has a total population of 1,741, making it the 3,140th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cheyenne County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $70,865, which ranks #1,136 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4%.
The median home value in Cheyenne County is $187,500, 33.5% below the national median. Renters in Cheyenne County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cheyenne County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.
Cheyenne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
All data for Cheyenne County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.