Cherokee is a city located in Cherokee County Iowa. Cherokee has a 2024 population of 5,157. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,195 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherokee is $70,186 with a poverty rate of 26.74%. The median age in Cherokee is 44.4 years: 44.4 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,626 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 5.45% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 61 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,290 | 2.1 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 1,077 | 1.12 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Married | 964 | 2.99 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 175 | 2.87 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Male | 74 | 3.11 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 12.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 403 | 10.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 271 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,667 | 45.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 606 | 16.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,397 | 3,167 | 638 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 126 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 145 | 115 | 0 |
| Black | 102 | 97 | 12 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $75,221 | $36,903 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,586 | $0 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $23,372 | $30,085 | $12,182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,672 | $0 | $29,141 |
| Overall | $33,071 | $48,197 | $28,022 |
| Some College | $47,905 | $59,167 | $23,000 |
$33,071
Average Earnings
$48,197
Average Male
$28,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.55% of Cherokee residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,402 | 1,081 | 24.56% |
| Black | 158 | 158 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 146 | 58.87% |
| Multiple | 274 | 76 | 27.74% |
26.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.7%
Male Poverty Rate
33.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is White, with 24.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.18% |
| Some College | 18.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.27% |
| Female Employed | 25.39% |
| Male Employed | 11.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,979 | $96,321 |
| Households | $48,693 | $70,186 |
| Married Families | $102,574 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,438 | $39,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 10.23% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
78.53%
Born in Cherokee
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
3.9%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
95.06% of Cherokee residents were born in the United States, with 78.53% having been born in Iowa. 3.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,111 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 5,120 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 5,129 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 5,139 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 5,148 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 5,157 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 5,167 | 48 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 5,119 | -19 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 5,138 | -57 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,195 | 338 | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 4,857 | -26 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 4,883 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 4,907 | -32 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 4,939 | -52 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 4,991 | -135 | -2.63% |
| 2014 | 5,126 | -24 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 5,150 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 5,186 | -41 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 5,227 | -45 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 5,272 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,369 | -657 | -10.9% |
| 1990 | 6,026 | -978 | -13.96% |
| 1980 | 7,004 | -268 | -3.69% |
| 1970 | 7,272 | -452 | -5.85% |
| 1960 | 7,724 | 19 | 0.25% |
| 1950 | 7,705 | 236 | 3.16% |
| 1940 | 7,469 | 1,026 | 15.92% |
| 1930 | 6,443 | 619 | 10.63% |
| 1920 | 5,824 | 940 | 19.25% |
| 1910 | 4,884 | 1,019 | 26.36% |
| 1900 | 3,865 | 424 | 12.32% |
| 1890 | 3,441 | -1,670 | -32.67% |