Cheyenne

The City in Brief

Founded: 1867 (incorporated, 1867)

Head Official: Mayor Jack R. Spiker (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 47,283

1990: 50,008

2000: 53,011

2003 estimate: 54,374

Percent change, 1990–2000: 6%

U.S. rank in 1980: 451st

U.S. rank in 1990: 504th

U.S. rank in 2000: 520th

Metropolitan Area Population (Laramie County)

1980: 68,600

1990: 73,142

2000: 81,607

Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.6%

U.S. rank in 2000: 637th

Area: 21.19 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 6,062 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 45.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 14.1 inches of rain; 51.3 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Public administration, wholesale and retail trade, services

Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,809 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,476

Major Colleges and Universities: Laramie County Community College, University of Wyoming-Laramie

Daily Newspaper: The Wyoming Tribune Eagle