Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 11,670 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 66th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,110 and has seen a growth of -3.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 90.92% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.92%)
Two or more races (5.27%)
Black or African American (2.18%)
Other race (1.04%)
Asian (0.58%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,535 | 90.92% |
| Two or more races | 611 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 253 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 121 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.58% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $42,713. Household income levels show a median of $64,478. The poverty rate stands at 15.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,141 | - |
| Families | $90,870 | $107,417 |
| Households | $64,478 | $83,796 |
| Non Families | $34,527 | $45,173 |
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