As of 2025 the population of Cheyenne County is 2,611. The population is expected to shrink to 2,596 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.12%.
The median age of Cheyenne County residents is 47.
The diversity index of Cheyenne County is 38.7, meaning that there is a 39% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Cheyenne County is $76,657 and projected to be $84,147 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,827, projected to be $38,350 in 2030. 2.8% of households – 73 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $652,486 and the average disposable income is $60,008.
There are 1,483 housing units in Cheyenne County; 901 are owner-occupied, 284 are rented, and 298 are vacant. The average home value is $158,083, with 28 homes built in 2010 or later, and 591 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 189 businesses in Cheyenne County, employing 1,014 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,234 age 16 and above. 110 workers commute into Cheyenne County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,074 residents both live and work in/around Cheyenne County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 36.59% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.09% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 920 drive alone, 43 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 34 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 237 residents work from home.
564 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 211 have associates degrees, 311 have bachelor’s degrees, and 113 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
