2026 Compare Cities People:
Cheyenne, WY vs San Rafael, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Rafael is 0% more densely populated than Cheyenne.
- People are 7.8% less likely to be married in San Rafael.
- The Median Age is 5.1 years older in San Rafael.
 Cheyenne, WYSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock61,158329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 space3
 Population - 201059,764  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock56,063285,036,114
 Population - 199050,008  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,691.693.4
 Land Area28.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cheyenne, WYSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Cheyenne, WYSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.2%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Cheyenne, WYSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Married Population53.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households27,816  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,540  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.2%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cheyenne

Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Rafael


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.