Cheyenne County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cheyenne County is located in Colorado with a total population of 1,732. It is the 59th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheyenne County is 43.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheyenne County is $67,768. This is 27% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $187,100. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Cheyenne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cheyenne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.