Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne: The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming. It is the capital of Wyoming and is located on the North Platte River in southeastern Wyoming. Cheyenne is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and the Wyoming State Capitol.
About
Cheyenne is a city located in the county of Laramie in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,466 and a population density of 847 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 64,742 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Cheyenne
| Population : | 64,742 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Laramie County |
| Postal code : | 82001–82010 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 70.25 km2 |
| Official name : | Cheyenne |
| Named for : | Cheyennes |
| Altitude : | 6,063 feet / 1848 meters |
| Capital city : | Cheyenne is capital of Wyoming, Laramie County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:06:35 (10th July 2025) |
| Density : | 922 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cheyenne is located at 41°8'24"N 104°49'13"W (41.1399800, -104.8202500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cheyenne
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Demographics
The population of Cheyenne increased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 59,466 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,177 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,438 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,122 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,279 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,905 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,451 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,520 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,835 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,235 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,742 | 0.78% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cheyenne
1 Wyoming Agriculture
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2 Cheyenne City Council
2101 O Neil Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 ➦ Show Map
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3 US Agricultural Research Services
8408 Hildreth Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Cheyenne City of T
2020 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 ➦ Show Map
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5 Cheyenne City Clerk
2101 O Neil Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 ➦ Show Map
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6 Cheyenne Municipal Building
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7 US Agricultural Department-Service Center
11221 US-30, Cheyenne, WY 82009, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cheyenne (95)
People born in Cheyenne, including baseball player Jeremy Horst, actress Mildred Harris, writer George Clayton Johnson, .
List
- Acquanetta (United States actor (1921-2004)) she was born in 17/07/1921
- Robert D. Carey (American politician (1878-1937)) he was born in 12/08/1878
- Cynthia Lummis (American politician) she was born in 10/09/1954
- James Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 20/02/1987
- C. J. Box (American writer) he was born in 09/11/1958
- Bill Flores (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1954
- Rensis Likert (American statistician) he was born in 05/08/1903
- James Bergquist (American physicist) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Rink Babka (athletics competitor) he was born in 23/09/1936
- Janice Bolland (American racing cyclist) she was born in 25/01/1966
- Robert Adamson (American actor) he was born in 11/07/1985
- Jim Siedow (American actor (1920-2003)) he was born in 12/06/1920
- Lloyd Fredendall (American General during World War II) he was born in 28/12/1883
- Tony Andruzzi (Professional magician) he was born in 22/05/1925
- Kevin D. Randle (prominent ufologist) he was born in 04/06/1949
- Patricia MacLachlan (American writer of children's books) she was born in 03/03/1938
- Jimmy Darden (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 19/06/1922
- Alan Bond Johnson (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/01/1939
Schools in Cheyenne
College & universities near Cheyenne, WY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240709 | Cheeks Beauty Academy | Cheyenne (WY) | 82001-4413 |
| 240620 | Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne (WY) | 82007-3299 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cheyenne, WY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHY | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 222 Deming Drive | BUS |
| FCC | Fort Collins, Colorado | 250 North Mason St. | BUS |
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near Cheyenne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Station Post Office | Cheyenne (WY) | 82001 |
| Airpor Post Office | Cheyenne (WY) | 82001 |
| Fe Warren Afb Post Office | Fe Warren AFB (WY) | 82001 |
| Cheyenn Post Office | Cheyenne (WY) | 82009 |
| Carr Post Office | Carr (CO) | 80612 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cheyenne , Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 769 people.
- Cheyenne , Kansas place in Kansas, United States with a population of 275 people.
Other cities in Laramie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Laramie County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchettes | 5,798 | Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming |
| South Greeley | 4,217 | Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming |
| Pine Bluffs | 1,163 | Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States |
| Burns | 316 | Town of the United States |
| Albin | 207 | Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cheyenne distances to largest Wyoming cities
