Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 54,367 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 70th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 50,932 and has seen a growth of 6.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 67.16% White, 13.05% Black or African American, 4.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (67.16%)
Two or more races (13.16%)
Black or African American (13.05%)
Other race (4.61%)
Native American (1.41%)
Asian (0.61%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,347 | 67.16% |
| Two or more races | 6,728 | 13.16% |
| Black or African American | 6,675 | 13.05% |
| Other race | 2,360 | 4.61% |
| Native American | 720 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.61% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $37,293. Household income levels show a median of $59,830. The poverty rate stands at 17.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,941 | - |
| Families | $66,120 | $88,239 |
| Households | $59,830 | $79,137 |
| Non Families | $29,664 | $44,226 |
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