Cheyenne
City in Laramie County, Wyoming
Cheyenne is a city in Laramie County, Wyoming, with 65,132 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,063 ft (1,848 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fox Farm-College, 1.4 miles SE.
- 65,132residents (2020 Census)
- 6,063 ftelevation · 1,848 m
- 40.3 sq miland area · 104.4 km²
- 1,616 / sq mipopulation density
- 82005ZIP code
About Cheyenne
Cheyenne ( shy-AN or shy-EN) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population was 65,132 at the 2020 census, while the Cheyenne metropolitan area encompassing all of Laramie County had an estimated 102,000 residents. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. It is the county seat of Laramie County.
Cheyenne was established within the Dakota Territory in 1867 as a junction along the Union Pacific Railroad. Local residents named the town for the Cheyenne people. Its economy is anchored by government services, transportation, and military operations, notably Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, with emerging growth in data centers and renewable energy. Cheyenne hosts cultural institutions such as the Wyoming State Museum and Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum and is known for the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days, a longstanding rodeo and cultural event. Cheyenne is the northern terminus of the extensive Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
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Living in Cheyenne
- Median household income
- $78,839
- Median home value
- $333,700
- Median rent
- $1,118/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Cheyenne had 65,132 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 65,132 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,616 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheyenne at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Laramie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 65,132 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.29 sq mi (104.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,063 ft (1,848 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1283° N, 104.7992° W |
| ZIP code | 82005 |
| Official website | cheyennecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5613900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheyenne
- Fox Farm-College1.4 mi SE
- South Greeley2.5 mi S
- Warren AFB3.5 mi W
- Ranchettes6.4 mi N
- Hillsdale17.8 mi E
- Burns23.3 mi E
- Carpenter23.4 mi E
- Nunn, CO28.7 mi S
- Wellington, CO31.7 mi S
- Pierce, CO33.2 mi S
- Grover, CO34.8 mi SE
- Ault, CO37.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne
What county is Cheyenne in?
Cheyenne is in Laramie County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Cheyenne, WY?
65,132 people lived in Cheyenne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheyenne, WY?
The ZIP code of Cheyenne is 82005.
What is the elevation of Cheyenne?
6,063 feet (1,848 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheyenne?
Fox Farm-College (1.4 mi), South Greeley (2.5 mi), Warren AFB (3.5 mi), Ranchettes (6.4 mi), Hillsdale (17.8 mi).
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