Cheyenne County, Colorado
Encyclopedia
Cheyenne County is the fifth least densely populated of the 64 counties
of the state of Colorado of the United States
. The county population was 2,231 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat
is Cheyenne Wells
.
and southeastern Elbert County
. It was named after the Cheyenne Indians who occupied eastern Colorado.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,231 people, 880 households, and 602 families residing in the county. The population density
was 1 people per square mile (0/km²). There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.87% White
, 0.49% Black
or African American
, 0.76% Native American
, 0.13% Asian
, 5.11% from other races
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 8.11% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 880 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 29.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.80% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,054, and the median income for a family was $44,394. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,850. About 8.70% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Colorado counties
The U.S state of Colorado is divided into 64 counties. Counties are important units of government in Colorado since the state has no secondary civil subdivisions, such as townships...
of the state of Colorado of the United States
United States
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. The county population was 2,231 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat
County seat
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is Cheyenne Wells
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
Cheyenne Wells is a Statutory Town that is the county seat and most populous town of Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,010 at the 2000 census.J. L...
.
History
Cheyenne County was created with its present borders by the Colorado legislature on March 25, 1889, out of portions of northeastern Bent CountyBent County, Colorado
Bent County is one of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado of the United States. The county is named in honor of frontier trader William Bent. The county population was 5,998 at U.S. Census 2000...
and southeastern Elbert County
Elbert County, Colorado
Elbert County is the 21st most populous of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The county population was 19,872 at U.S. Census 2000. The county seat is Kiowa...
. It was named after the Cheyenne Indians who occupied eastern Colorado.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1781.37 square miles (4,613.7 km²), of which 1781.35 square miles (4,613.7 km²) is land and 0.02 square mile (0.0517997622 km²) is water.Adjacent counties
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- (south)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 2,231 people, 880 households, and 602 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 1 people per square mile (0/km²). There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.87% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.49% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.76% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.63% from two or more races. 8.11% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 880 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 29.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.80% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,054, and the median income for a family was $44,394. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,850. About 8.70% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- ArapahoeArapahoe, ColoradoArapahoe is an unincorporated town and U.S. Post Office in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The ZIP Code of the Arapahoe Post Office is 80802.-History:...
- Cheyenne WellsCheyenne Wells, ColoradoCheyenne Wells is a Statutory Town that is the county seat and most populous town of Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,010 at the 2000 census.J. L...
- Kit CarsonKit Carson, ColoradoThe historic Town of Kit Carson is a Statutory Town in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kit Carson is located at ....
- Wild HorseWild Horse, ColoradoWild Horse is an unincorporated town and a U.S. Post Office in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The Wild Horse Post Office has the ZIP Code 80862.-Geography:Wild Horse is located at ....
See also
- Colorado census statistical areas
- Colorado countiesColorado countiesThe U.S state of Colorado is divided into 64 counties. Counties are important units of government in Colorado since the state has no secondary civil subdivisions, such as townships...
- Colorado municipalitiesColorado municipalitiesThe U.S. state of Colorado currently has 271 active incorporated municipalities, including 196 towns, 73 cities, and two consolidated city and county governments.-Municipal government:...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cheyenne County, Colorado
External links
- Cheyenne County Government website
- Colorado County Evolution by Don Stanwyck
- Colorado Historical Society