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Cherokee

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.833
State:
Iowa

Cherokee is a city located in Cherokee County, Iowa. Cherokee has a 2026 population of 5,181. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,195 in 2020.

The median household income in Cherokee is $61,750 with a poverty rate of 18.49%. The median age in Cherokee is 43.2 years: 41.1 years for males, and 43.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males.

5.2K
Total Population
758
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.04%
Growth

Cherokee Population

Cherokee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,181-2-0.04%
20255,183-3-0.06%
20245,186-1-0.02%
20235,187691.35%
20225,118-21-0.41%
20215,139-57-1.1%
20205,1953386.96%
20194,857-26-0.53%
20184,883-24-0.49%
20174,907-32-0.65%
20164,939-52-1.04%
20154,991-135-2.63%
20145,126-24-0.47%
20135,150-36-0.69%
20125,186-41-0.78%
20115,227-45-0.85%
20105,272190.36%
20005,369-657-10.9%
19906,026-978-13.96%
19807,004-268-3.69%
19707,272-452-5.85%
19607,724190.25%
19507,7052363.16%
19407,4691,02615.92%
19306,44361910.63%
19205,82494019.25%
19104,8841,01926.36%
19003,86542412.32%
18903,44100%

Median Age

Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 41.1 years

Cherokee Adults

There are 4,000 adults, (1,189 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,651 (51.4%)
Male: 2,503 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cherokee includes 85.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,43185.97%
Two or more races5109.9%
Black or African American1072.08%
Other race671.3%
Asian390.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2244.35%
Black or African American891.73%
Other race671.3%
White360.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,39585.27%
Two or more races2865.55%
Asian390.76%
Black or African American180.35%

Cherokee Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cherokee 's average per capita income is $46,508. Household income levels show a median of $61,750. The poverty rate stands at 18.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$111,042-
Families$100,250$121,672
Households$61,750$86,635
Non Families$34,333$44,388

$46,508

Average Income

$61,750

Median Household Income

18.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)