Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,209, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 28th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 21,529 and has grown -10.78% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 14,795 adults, (3,877 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 9,687 (50.6%)
Male: 9,464 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 86.83% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,629 | 86.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,552 | 8.1% |
| Native American | 388 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 283 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.22% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $40,802. Household income levels show a median of $57,668. The poverty rate stands at 14.11%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,054 | - |
| Families | $73,706 | $85,747 |
| Households | $57,668 | $69,822 |
| Non Families | $27,323 | $36,585 |
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