Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 54,367, reflecting a 1.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 70th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 50,932 and has grown 6.74% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 38,835 adults, (9,527 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 25,497 (49.1%)
Male: 26,389 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 65.09% White, 12.85% Black or African American, 5.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,771 | 65.09% |
| Two or more races | 7,656 | 14.76% |
| Black or African American | 6,666 | 12.85% |
| Other race | 2,771 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 791 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.45% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $39,648. Household income levels show a median of $61,261. The poverty rate stands at 18.16%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,115 | - |
| Families | $68,910 | $93,632 |
| Households | $61,261 | $81,618 |
| Non Families | $29,303 | $42,706 |
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