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Cheyenne, WY vs Memphis, TN

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- Memphis is 0% more densely populated than Cheyenne.
- People are 34.4% less likely to be married in Memphis.
- The Median Age is 3.8 years younger in Memphis.
 Cheyenne, WYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock634,139329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201059,764  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock650,100285,036,114
 Population - 199050,008  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,998.193.4
 Land Area28.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock9.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cheyenne, WYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Cheyenne, WYMemphis, TNUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock64.4%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cheyenne, WYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Married Population53.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.2%50.2%
 Never Married27.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households27,816  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock137,74680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,540  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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