Cheyenne County, Colorado Demographics 2026
Cheyenne County, Colorado has a population of 1,741, the 59th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $70,865 and the median home value is $187,500. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cheyenne County Quick Facts
How Cheyenne County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,732 | 1,741 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $67,768 | $70,865 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $187,100 | $187,500 | +0.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cheyenne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Wells | 979 | $72,759 | 11.1% | $173,100 |
| Kit Carson | 273 | $59,875 | 3.0% | $150,000 |
| Arapahoe | 53 | $106,667 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Cheyenne County is located in Colorado with a total population of 1,741. It is the 59th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cheyenne County is 42.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $70,865. This is 26% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Cheyenne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cheyenne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.
Education
26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cheyenne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cheyenne County, Colorado?
Cheyenne County has a population of 1,741, making it the 59th most populous county in Colorado.
What is the median income in Cheyenne County?
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $70,865 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
Cheyenne County contains 3 Census-designated places.