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Cheyenne, WY vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Cheyenne.
- People are 11.5% less likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years younger in Omaha.
 Cheyenne, WYOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201059,764  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199050,008  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area28.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cheyenne, WYOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Cheyenne, WYOmaha, NEUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cheyenne, WYOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population53.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households27,816  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,540  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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