Cheyenne County GIS Maps
Cheyenne County, Colorado, has 1,748 residents and covers 1,778.3 square miles. The population declined 4.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cheyenne County is 08017.
Cheyenne Wells is the county's largest population center. Cheyenne County also includes 4 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cheyenne County Trends
- Population
- 1,748▾
- Median Home Value
- $187,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 283▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Cheyenne County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cheyenne County Population
Cheyenne County had 1,748 residents in 2020. That was 4.8% lower than in 2010. Cheyenne County had 483 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson and Arapahoe.
Population Trend in Cheyenne County CO
Cheyenne County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cheyenne County Zip Codes
Cheyenne County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cheyenne Wells (80810), Kit Carson (80825) and Arapahoe (80802). Cheyenne Wells is the largest zip by population, with about 1,038 residents or 59% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cheyenne County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80810 | Cheyenne Wells | 1,038 | ▾ -7.9% |
| 80825 | Kit Carson | 399 | ▾ -5.5% |
| 80802 | Arapahoe | 234 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 80862 | Wild Horse | 47 | ▴ 51.6% |
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Cheyenne County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cheyenne County Demographics
Cheyenne County has a median age of 43, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cheyenne County CO
Median Age
43
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
24.4%
Cheyenne County School Districts
Cheyenne County is served by 2 public school districts with 283 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cheyenne County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County School District RE-5 | 174 | 61.5% | ▴ 3% |
| Kit Carson School District R-1 | 109 | 38.5% | ▴ 1.9% |
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Cheyenne County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cheyenne County Housing & Real Estate
Cheyenne County has a median home value of $187,100 and a median gross rent of $862. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $322,450 and homes spent about 149 days on the market.
Cheyenne County Housing Mix
Cheyenne County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cheyenne County Housing Trends
Cheyenne County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cheyenne County, CO
Cheyenne County has 101 business listings across 66 categories. The largest categories in Cheyenne County business listings are Hardware Stores (4, 4.0%), Gas Stations (4, 4.0%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (4, 4.0%). The full Cheyenne County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cheyenne County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cheyenne County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Stores | 4 | 4.0% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 4.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 4 | 4.0% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 4 | 4.0% |
| High School | 3 | 3.0% |
| Post Offices | 3 | 3.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 3 | 3.0% |
| Hotels | 3 | 3.0% |
| Farm | 3 | 3.0% |
| Religious Organization | 3 | 3.0% |
Cheyenne County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Farms LLC | Agricultural Service | Cheyenne Wells |
| Wilson MJBE Livestock | Agriculture | Cheyenne Wells |
| AlleyWay Cafe | American Restaurants | Cheyenne Wells |
| Scrubs Carwash & Storage | Auto Detailing | |
| C and K Oil | Auto Repair | Cheyenne Wells |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Cheyenne Wells |
| F&M Bank in Colorado | Banks & Credit Unions | Cheyenne Wells |
| Cheyenne Tavern | Bars & Nightlife | Cheyenne Wells |
| The Gap | Bar And Grill Restaurant | Cheyenne Wells |
| Kay Ann's Stylette | Beauty Salons | Cheyenne Wells |
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Cheyenne County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cheyenne County Basemaps
Cheyenne County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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