Cheyenne Wells Town, Colorado
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1010 people, 417 households, and 262 families residing in the town. The population density was 974.3 people per square mile (376.18/km˛), it is 188th most densely populated town in Colorado. There were 505 housing units at an average density of 485.6 per square mile (187.49/km˛). The average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 100 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 100.3 females. The median age of the town's population was 37.6 years, The median age of males was 35.7 years, for females the median age was 38.9 years. The racial makeup of the town was 91.19% White, 0.99% Black or African American, 0.79% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.5% from two or more races and 6.44% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $36563, it is the 194th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The median income for a family in the town was $45132, it is 175th wealthiest town by median family income in Colorado. The per capita income for the town was $18840, making it the 171st highest town by per capita income in Colorado. The median income was $20948, The median income for males was $29000, compared to $14000 for females.
In 2000, 203 pupils and students, of which 97 are male and 106 are female, 20.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 89 elementary school, 62 high school and 18 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1010 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1010 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1004 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 987 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 958 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 902 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 868 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 841 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 824 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 790 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 786 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| High school | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Wells town, Colorado | $36563 | $45132 | $18840 |
| Cheyenne County, Colorado | $37054 | $44394 | $17850 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |