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Cheyenne Wells

Colorado · 846 residents · 1.07 sq mi
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Cheyenne Wells has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
−16%since 2000
from 1,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+20%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7218329431K1K1990201020202024Cheyenne Wells
2024979
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,686
+31%since 2000
from $18,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(893)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(100)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(72)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.9%(185)
Diversity Score
22
−10%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado?

Cheyenne Wells, Colorado has about 846 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado?

The typical household in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheyenne Wells, Colorado expensive?

In Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado?

About 6.3% of people in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheyenne Wells, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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