Cherokee, Iowa Population 2022
Cherokee is a city located in Cherokee County Iowa. Cherokee has a 2020 population of 4,797. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -9.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,277 in 2010.
The average household income in Cherokee is $63,127 with a poverty rate of 17.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $551 per month, and the median house value is $90,400. The median age in Cherokee is 44.8 years, 41.4 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Cherokee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokeewas:
- White: 94.98%
- Black or African American: 1.91%
- Asian: 1.79%
- Two or more races: 1.26%
- Other race: 0.06%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,673 | 94.98% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 1.26% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.06% |
Cherokee Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,214 | 2.02 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 1,064 | 1.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 823 | 2.88 | 94.2 |
| Female | 298 | 2.85 | 9.4 |
| Male | 29 | 3.1 | 100 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 1.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 6.60% |
| High School Graduate | 1,290 | 37.65% |
| Some College | 796 | 23.23% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 9.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 432 | 12.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 302 | 8.81% |
Cherokee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,286 | 3,034 | 689 |
| Black | 79 | 58 | |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 49 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 3 | ||
| Other Race | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 77.59%.
Cherokee Language by Age
Cherokee Language
98.41% of Cherokee residents speak only English, while 1.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.80% of the population.
Cherokee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,258 | 677 | 15.90% |
| Black | 89 | 89 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 58 | 13 | 22.41% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.27%
Male Poverty Rate
19.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cherokee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.22%.
Cherokee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Cherokee Married by Age and Sex
Cherokee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cherokee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 10.44% |
Cherokee Veterans by Education
0.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.31%
Born in Cherokee
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.43% of Cherokee residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in Iowa. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,797 | -24 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 4,821 | -24 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 4,845 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 4,869 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 4,893 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 4,907 | -40 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,947 | -48 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 4,995 | -135 | -2.63% |
| 2014 | 5,130 | -25 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 5,155 | -35 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 5,190 | -41 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 5,231 | -46 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 5,277 | -92 | -0.17% |
| 2000 | 5,369 | -657 | -1.15% |
| 1990 | 6,026 | -978 | -1.49% |
| 1980 | 7,004 | -268 | -0.37% |
| 1970 | 7,272 | -452 | -0.60% |
| 1960 | 7,724 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 1950 | 7,705 | 236 | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 7,469 | 1,026 | 1.49% |
| 1930 | 6,443 | 619 | 1.02% |
| 1920 | 5,824 | 940 | 1.78% |
| 1910 | 4,884 | 1,019 | 2.37% |
| 1900 | 3,865 | 424 | 1.17% |
| 1890 | 3,441 | 0.00% |