What is the population of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado?

Cheyenne Wells has a population of approximately 979 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Cheyenne Wells, Colorado located?

Cheyenne Wells is located in Colorado, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.8192°, -102.3520°.

What is the median household income in Cheyenne Wells?

The median household income in Cheyenne Wells is approximately $72,759 based on the most recent open data.

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Cheyenne Wells

Total population

979

Median home value

$173,100

25.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$72,759

Cheyenne Wells$73k

National$74k

Founded

1870

Elevation1308 m

Land area2.77 km²

Coordinates38.82°, -102.35°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1870

Elevation

1308 m

Area

2.77 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Cheyenne Wells is the statutory town that is the county seat of Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 758 at the 2020 United States census.

History & geography

History

The community was named for water wells near the town site that were discovered and maintained by the Cheyenne Indians who lived in the area. The Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Territory, post office opened on May 8, 1876. Cheyenne County was created on March 25, 1889, with Cheyenne Wells as the county seat, and the Town of Cheyenne Wells was incorporated on May 14, 1890.

Geography

At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of , all of it land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

43.5

Median home value

$173,100

Housing units

532

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

0.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

81.2%

Black

1.2%

Asian

Hispanic

8.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.8192

Longitude

-102.3520

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Health (adults)

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Wildlife & biodiversity

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Notable people from here

Nellie M. Payne

American entomologist and agricultural chemist

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

5.04

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,840

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

560

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Cheyenne Wells

Sudoku Genius Mind Exercises Volume 1

Cheyenne Wells State of Mind Collection · 2019

South of Cheyenne Wells quadrangle, Colorado--Cheyenne Co., 1982

United States Geological Survey · 1995

Eastern Colorado in Pictures and Prose

1932

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• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• Wikidata
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