Cherokee, Oklahoma Population 2022
Cherokee is a city located in Alfalfa County Oklahoma. Cherokee has a 2020 population of 1,423. It is also the county seat of Alfalfa County. Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -4.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,490 in 2010.
The average household income in Cherokee is $58,957 with a poverty rate of 21.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $625 per month, and the median house value is $76,000. The median age in Cherokee is 41.7 years, 38 years for males, and 49 years for females.
Cherokee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokeewas:
- White: 90.73%
- Two or more races: 5.44%
- Other race: 2.29%
- Native American: 0.80%
- Black or African American: 0.68%
- Asian: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468 | 90.73% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 37 | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 5.44% |
Cherokee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.42 | 63.9 |
| Married | 310 | 2.92 | 86.1 |
| Male | 31 | 2.81 | 29 |
| Female | 67 | 4.66 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.07 | 48.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 3.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 348 | 34.29% |
| Some College | 225 | 22.17% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 10.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 10.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 10.84% |
Cherokee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 53 | 28 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| White | 920 | 810 | 188 |
| Other Race | 15 | 11 | |
| Black | 7 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$31,446
Average Earnings
$41,786
Average Male
$26,339
Average Female
Cherokee Language by Age
Cherokee Language
95.85% of Cherokee residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
Cherokee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Native | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| White | 1,377 | 309 | 22.44% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 13 | 11.02% |
| Black | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 85 | 6 | 7.06% |
21.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.50%
Male Poverty Rate
21.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cherokee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Multiple, with 7.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.41%.
Cherokee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Cherokee Married by Age and Sex
Cherokee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cherokee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 9.97% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 8.33% |
Cherokee Veterans by Education
23.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
63.29%
Born in Cherokee
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.27% of Cherokee residents were born in the United States, with 63.29% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,490 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,494 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,498 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,554 | 56 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 1,541 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 1,567 | 26 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1,570 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,559 | -11 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 1,511 | -48 | -3.08% |
| 2019 | 1,489 | -22 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 1,467 | -22 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | -22 | -1.50% |
| 2022 | 1,423 | -22 | -1.52% |