Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 19,209 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 28th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 21,529 and has seen a growth of -10.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 87.61% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.61%)
Two or more races (7.41%)
Native American (1.91%)
Other race (1.38%)
Black or African American (0.82%)
Asian (0.58%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,853 | 87.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,425 | 7.41% |
| Native American | 367 | 1.91% |
| Other race | 265 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $39,601. Household income levels show a median of $58,274. The poverty rate stands at 13.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,119 | - |
| Families | $74,154 | $86,747 |
| Households | $58,274 | $70,814 |
| Non Families | $27,433 | $35,837 |
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