Cheyenne, Wyoming
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City Overview
As of 2009, Cheyenne's population is 55,641 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.34 percent.
The median home cost in Cheyenne is $148,580. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cheyenne's cost of living is 13.50% Lower than the U.S. average.
Cheyenne public schools spend $5,439 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Cheyenne.
The unemployment rate in Cheyenne is 1.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Cheyenne jobs have Decreased by 3.50 percent.
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People
The 2009 Cheyenne, WY, population is 55,641. There are 2,621 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Cheyenne, WY
The median age is 38. The US median is 37.6. 56.03% of people in Cheyenne, WY, are married. 13.95% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.34 people. 21.00% of people are married, with children. 9.37% have children, but are single.
Race in Cheyenne, WY
87.01% of people are white, 3.31% are black, 1.31% are asian, 0.85% are native american, and 7.93% claim 'Other'.
13.35% of the people in Cheyenne, WY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 86.65% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 222 physicians per 100,000 population in Cheyenne, WY. The US average is 170.
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Air quality in Cheyenne, WY is 32 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Cheyenne, WY is 36 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Cheyenne, WY, is 1.70%, with job growth of -3.50%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.20%.
Cheyenne, WY Taxes
Cheyenne, WY,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Cheyenne, WY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,903, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,556.
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.50% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,903 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,556 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 12.39% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.78% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.62% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.20% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.00% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.87% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.78% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.59% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.53% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.24% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.63% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.59% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.19% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.53% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.21% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.49% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.35% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Cheyenne, WY, is $148,580. Home appreciation is -4.20% over the last year. The median age of Cheyenne, WY, real estate is 38 years.
Cheyenne, WY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 31.65% of the Cheyenne, WY, population. 6.08% of houses and apartments in Cheyenne, WY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $148,580 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 61.56% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.08% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 31.65% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.90 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.21% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.18% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.23% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.17% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.39% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 44.50% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.48% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.84% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.02% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.54% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.21% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.06% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.27% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.68% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.02% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.44% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.34% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.58% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.89% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.06% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 13.72% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Cheyenne, WY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Cheyenne, WY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Cheyenne, WY, gets 15 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 55 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 100.
On average, there are 236 sunny days per year in Cheyenne, WY. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 16. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 65 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Windy Days: The winds are the biggest downfall to Cheyenne. Because of where it is situated in relationship to the Rockies we experience wind almost everyday of the year. On a... (read more)re: opinion of cheyenne - 1/19/2007: Yea hard to think that anyone could dis like a mexican or rag head. I am tired of paying taxes for the welfare programs and the free hand outs. You can be an American... (read more)opinion of cheyenne: Cheyenne is a hell hole. The people here are hateful, especially if you are of an ethnic background. No one here can drive. There is nothing to do here for adultsthe... (read more)Have an opinion about Cheyenne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Cheyenne Click Here
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Education
Cheyenne, WY, schools spend $5,439 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 557 students per librarian, and 253 children per counselor in Cheyenne, WY schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Cheyenne, WY, takes 17 minutes. 82% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Windy Days: The winds are the biggest downfall to Cheyenne. Because of where it is situated in relationship to the Rockies we experience wind almost everyday of the year. On a... (read more)Crude: Cheyenne has a relatively stable economy, supported by state/federal government and FE Warren Air Force Base. The community has been growing quite steadily in the past... (read more)re: opinion of cheyenne - 1/19/2007: Yea hard to think that anyone could dis like a mexican or rag head. I am tired of paying taxes for the welfare programs and the free hand outs. You can be an American... (read more)Have an opinion about Cheyenne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Cheyenne Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Cheyenne, WY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Cheyenne, WY is more expensive.
Overall, Cheyenne, WY cost of living is 86.50.
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47.70% of the people in Cheyenne, WY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.54% are Catholic; 16.97% are Protestant; 3.44% are LDS; 5.58% are another Christian faith; 0.12% in Cheyenne, WY are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 47.70% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 21.54% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 16.97% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.44% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 5.57% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.64% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.54% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 4.88% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.01% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.58% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.12% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
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33.03% of the people in Cheyenne, WY are registered as Democrats. 65.07% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.90%.
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