Cheyenne, WY Demographics

A map of Cheyenne's Population by Race

Cheyenne, Wyoming had a population of 65,132 in 2020. It was 73.6% White, 2.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cheyenne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cheyenne's White Population

47,908 residents of Cheyenne identify as White, or 73.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Cheyenne slightly less than the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more White than neighboring Fox Farm-College (61.2% White), South Greeley (63.8% White), and Warren AFB (59.1% White). Cheyenne is less White than neighboring Ranchettes (86% White), and Hillsdale (90% White).

Cheyenne's Black Population

1,577 residents of Cheyenne identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cheyenne roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more Black than neighboring South Greeley (2% Black), Ranchettes (0.5% Black), and Hillsdale (0% Black). Cheyenne is less Black than neighboring Fox Farm-College (2.9% Black), and Warren AFB (9.7% Black).

Cheyenne's Asian Population

935 residents of Cheyenne identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cheyenne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more Asian than neighboring Fox Farm-College (0.6% Asian), South Greeley (1.2% Asian), Ranchettes (0.8% Asian), and Hillsdale (0% Asian). Cheyenne is less Asian than neighboring Warren AFB (1.9% Asian).

Cheyenne's Hispanic Population

10,640 residents of Cheyenne identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cheyenne slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more Hispanic than neighboring Ranchettes (7.7% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (2.5% Hispanic). Cheyenne is less Hispanic than neighboring Fox Farm-College (28.3% Hispanic), South Greeley (25.9% Hispanic), and Warren AFB (19.8% Hispanic).

Cheyenne's Native American/Other Population

821 residents of Cheyenne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cheyenne roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #81 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ranchettes (1% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale (0% Native American/Other). Cheyenne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fox Farm-College (1.8% Native American/Other), South Greeley (1.4% Native American/Other), and Warren AFB (1.6% Native American/Other).

Cheyenne's Multiracial Population

3,251 residents of Cheyenne identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cheyenne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Cheyenne is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cheyenne is more Multiracial than neighboring Ranchettes (4% Multiracial). Cheyenne is less Multiracial than neighboring Fox Farm-College (5.2% Multiracial), South Greeley (5.6% Multiracial), Warren AFB (7.8% Multiracial), and Hillsdale (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.