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Cheyenne Wells

County:
Cheyenne County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.07
State:
Colorado

Cheyenne Wells is a town located in Cheyenne County, Colorado. Cheyenne Wells has a 2026 population of 702. It is also the county seat of Cheyenne County. Cheyenne Wells is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -7.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 756 in 2020.

The median household income in Cheyenne Wells is $72,759 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Cheyenne Wells is 43.5 years: 40.6 years for males, and 53.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.8 males.

702
Total Population
656
Density (mi²)
-9 -1.27%
Growth

Cheyenne Wells Population

Cheyenne Wells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026702-9-1.27%
2025711-9-1.25%
2024720-10-1.37%
2023730-9-1.22%
2022739-2-0.27%
2021741-15-1.98%
202075600%
2019830-18-2.12%
201884840.47%
2017844-2-0.24%
201684670.83%
2015839-9-1.06%
2014848-15-1.74%
201386300%
201286330.35%
2011860141.65%
201084600%

Median Age

Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 53.8 years
Male: 40.6 years

Cheyenne Wells Adults

There are 787 adults, (208 of whom are seniors) in Cheyenne Wells.

Sex Ratio

Female: 490 (50.1%)
Male: 489 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cheyenne Wells includes 81.21% White, 3.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White79581.21%
Two or more races13513.79%
Other race363.68%
Black or African American121.23%
Native American10.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race343.47%
White323.27%
Two or more races161.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White76377.94%
Two or more races11912.16%
Black or African American121.23%
Other race20.2%
Native American10.1%

Cheyenne Wells Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cheyenne Wells ' average per capita income is $39,830. Household income levels show a median of $72,759. The poverty rate stands at 11.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$80,583-
Families$73,304$90,924
Households$72,759$85,212
Non Families$56,250$72,047

$39,830

Average Income

$72,759

Median Household Income

11.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)