Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 49,841, reflecting a 1.13% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 19th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 47,126 and has grown 5.76% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 36.2 years
There are 37,783 adults, (8,527 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 24,504 (51.1%)
Male: 23,438 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 46.21% White, 32.62% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,152 | 46.21% |
| Native American | 15,640 | 32.62% |
| Two or more races | 8,125 | 16.95% |
| Other race | 898 | 1.87% |
| Black or African American | 607 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 489 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.06% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $42,342. Household income levels show a median of $53,218. The poverty rate stands at 18.21%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,662 | $100,930 |
| Families | $67,638 | $86,809 |
| Households | $53,218 | $72,290 |
| Non Families | $30,398 | $42,674 |
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