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Cheyenne, WY

Founded 1867Laramie CountyElev. 1,848 m
Population
64,976
Median home
$311,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
38
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Cheyenne

Cheyenne is home to roughly 64,976 residents. Cheyenne was founded in 1867 and sits in Laramie County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $77,176. Homes carry a median value of $311,200, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
64,976
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$77,176
Per-capita income
$43,320
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
16.1 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black2.8%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.9%
Sales & office21.3%
Service15.7%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$311,200
Median gross rent
$1,035/mo
Owner-occupied
67.7%
Median year built
1975
Households
28,956
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Cheyenne has 38 public schools — 26 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading51%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Meadowlark AcademyHighGrades 6–12
PODER Academy Secondary SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
South High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Triumph High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Carey Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Johnson Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
McCormick Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Meadowlark ElementaryMiddleGrades 5–6
Miller ElementaryMiddleGrades 4–6
Afflerbach ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Alta Vista ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Anderson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
Cheyenne325
Wyoming204
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime93% above national
Cheyenne3,759
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cheyenne Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cheyenne.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Laramie County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cheyenne is in Laramie County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cheyenne was founded in 1867 and sits in Laramie County. Elevation ~1,848 m.

Map of Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WY
Where Cheyenne is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridan
Historic places

39 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Union Pacific Railroad DepotWyoming State Capitol and GroundsSturgis, William, HouseMasonic TempleHynds LodgeCrook HouseGovernor's MansionSt. Mark's Episcopal Church
Notable people from Cheyenne
Mildred HarrisCynthia LummisJames JohnsonRensis LikertJim SiedowGeorge Clayton JohnsonAcquanettaLloyd FredendallRobert AdamsonBill Flores
People searches in Cheyenne
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Nearby cities
Pine Bluffs (37 mi)Laramie (44 mi)Wheatland (64 mi)Torrington (72 mi)Guernsey (79 mi)Saratoga (107 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cheyenne, WY (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Edward James Acton, 53
Cheyenne
AKA Edwards James Acton, Edward Acton
Joseph Edward Jones, 51ABSCONDER
Cheyenne
AKA Joseph Edwald Jones, Joe Edward Jones
Lx Matthew Hernandez, 33
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82007
AKA Lx M Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez
Steven Bradley Jones, 61
Cheyenne · 82001
AKA Mr Steven B Jones, Smooth Jones
Jacon Roy Vernon Williams, 50
Cheyenne · 82009
AKA Jason Roy Vernon Williams, Jacon Williams
Brian Thomas Johnson, 44
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82001
Mark Allen Smith, 42ABSCONDER
Cheyenne · 82007
Anthony Lymont Taylor, 56
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82007
AKA Anthony Lamont Taylor, Anthony L Taylor
Daniel John Rivera, 43
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82001
AKA Daniel J Rivera
Daniel Erwin Taylor, 59
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82009
AKA Dan Taylor, Daniel E Taylor
Christopher Dalton Adams, 35
Cheyenne · 82001
AKA Dalton Adams, X Chrisbee
Christopher Dale Lee, 48ABSCONDER
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82007
AKA Chris Lee, Christopher Dale Derr
Christopher Martinez, 36
Cheyenne · 82001
AKA Chris Martinez, Christopher Lee Martinez
Thomas Eugene Warner, 62
Cheyenne · Laramie County · 82009
AKA Thomas E Warner, Thomas Warner
William Floyd Young, 46
Cheyenne · 82007
AKA William Floyd Young, William E Young
David Willard Wright, 58
Cheyenne · 82001
AKA David W Wright, Davis Willard Wright

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cheyenne — frequently asked

What is the population of Cheyenne, Wyoming?
Cheyenne has a population of about 64,976, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cheyenne?
The median home value in Cheyenne is $311,200, and the median gross rent is $1,035/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cheyenne safe? What is the crime rate?
Cheyenne Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 325 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cheyenne face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Laramie County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne has 38 public schools (26 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cheyenne?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Cheyenne. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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