As of 2026 the population of Cheyenne County is 2,634. The population is expected to grow to 2,637 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.02%.
The median age of Cheyenne County residents is 47.
The diversity index of Cheyenne County is 40.8, meaning that there is a 41% 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 $81,028 and projected to be $90,622 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,849, projected to be $41,251 in 2031. 3.08% of households – 81 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $880,043 and the average disposable income is $63,632.
There are 1,490 housing units in Cheyenne County; 923 are owner-occupied, 269 are rented, and 298 are vacant. The average home value is $169,458, with 27 homes built in 2010 or later, and 529 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 237 businesses in Cheyenne County, employing 1,255 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,250 age 16 and above. 112 workers commute into Cheyenne County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,085 residents both live and work in/around Cheyenne County. The average travel time is 13.1 minutes. 36.96% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.09% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 926 drive alone, 63 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 30 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 231 residents work from home.
531 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 249 have associates degrees, 333 have bachelor’s degrees, and 101 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
