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Pierre, SD vs Cheyenne, WY

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- Cheyenne is 0% more densely populated than Pierre.
- People are 11.4% more likely to be married in Cheyenne.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years younger in Cheyenne.
 Pierre, SDCheyenne, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock64,610329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
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 Population - 201013,687  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,011285,036,114
 Population - 199012,906  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,267.393.4
 Land Area13.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pierre, SDCheyenne, WYUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Pierre, SDCheyenne, WYUnited States
 White80.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pierre, SDCheyenne, WYUnited States
 Married Population47.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.0%50.2%
 Never Married29.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households6,144  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,27680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,507  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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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 5 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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