Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,670, reflecting a 0.05% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 66th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,110 and has grown -3.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 43 years
There are 9,025 adults, (2,885 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 5,791 (49.9%)
Male: 5,809 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 89.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,394 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 7.01% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 148 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.37% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $48,601. Household income levels show a median of $71,269. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,594 | - |
| Families | $99,147 | $123,448 |
| Households | $71,269 | $93,726 |
| Non Families | $36,583 | $47,274 |
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