Cherokee Strip is a CDP located in Kern County California. Cherokee Strip has a 2024 population of 164. Cherokee Strip is currently declining at a rate of -2.38% annually and its population has decreased by -43.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 289 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherokee Strip is $25,835 with a poverty rate of 87.28%. The median age in Cherokee Strip is 16.4 years: 27.4 years for males, and 16.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokee Strip was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 80.35% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 19.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48 | 3.6 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 23 | 5.09 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 16 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 4 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.6
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 12% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 18 | 24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 64% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 43.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
13.41% of Cherokee Strip residents speak only English, while 86.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 86.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 151 | 151 | 100% |
| Multiple | 34 | 34 | 100% |
87.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
70.49%
Male Poverty Rate
96.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee Strip is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee Strip is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 100%. Among those working part-time, it was 75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 83.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84.21% |
| High School | 61.11% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,727 | $25,761 |
| Households | $29,500 | $25,835 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.13%
Born in Cherokee Strip
54.34%
Native Born
45.66%
Foreign Born
45.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
54.34% of Cherokee Strip residents were born in the United States, with 49.13% having been born in California. 45.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 164 | -4 | -2.38% |
| 2023 | 168 | -5 | -2.89% |
| 2022 | 173 | -63 | -26.69% |
| 2021 | 236 | -53 | -18.34% |
| 2020 | 289 | 75 | 35.05% |
| 2019 | 214 | 23 | 12.04% |
| 2018 | 191 | 54 | 39.42% |
| 2017 | 137 | -27 | -16.46% |
| 2016 | 164 | -79 | -32.51% |
| 2015 | 243 | -52 | -17.63% |
| 2014 | 295 | -62 | -17.37% |
| 2013 | 357 | 68 | 23.53% |
| 2012 | 289 | -27 | -8.54% |
| 2011 | 316 | 89 | 39.21% |
| 2010 | 227 | 0 | 0% |