Cherokee County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 11,720 with a growth rate of 0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County, Iowa is the 65th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,110 and has seen a growth of -3.22% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,295 | 115 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 12,180 | 115 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 12,065 | 115 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 11,950 | 115 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 11,835 | 115 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 11,720 | 115 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 11,605 | 115 | 1% |
| 2022 | 11,490 | -45 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 11,535 | -121 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 11,656 | 425 | 3.78% |
| 2019 | 11,231 | -50 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 11,281 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 11,315 | -71 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 11,386 | -102 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 11,488 | -315 | -2.67% |
| 2014 | 11,803 | -73 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 11,876 | -78 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 11,954 | -73 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 12,027 | -83 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 12,110 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 14,098 | -2,140 | -13.18% |
| 1980 | 16,238 | -1,031 | -5.97% |
| 1970 | 17,269 | -1,329 | -7.15% |
| 1960 | 18,598 | -454 | -2.38% |
| 1950 | 19,052 | -206 | -1.07% |
| 1940 | 19,258 | 521 | 2.78% |
| 1930 | 18,737 | 977 | 5.5% |
| 1920 | 17,760 | 1,019 | 6.09% |
| 1910 | 16,741 | 171 | 1.03% |
| 1900 | 16,570 | 911 | 5.82% |
| 1890 | 15,659 | 7,419 | 90.04% |
| 1880 | 8,240 | 6,273 | 318.91% |
| 1870 | 1,967 | 1,909 | 3291.38% |
| 1860 | 58 | -12,237 | -99.53% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,535 | 90.92% |
| Two or more races | 611 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 253 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 121 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,082 | 2.2 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 2,557 | 2.91 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 1,997 | 1.14 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 320 | 2.89 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 208 | 2.57 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,093 | 13.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,194 | 14.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 607 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 3,286 | 39.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 1,569 | 18.84% |
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 | 7,698 | 7,280 | 1,720 |
| 2+ Races | 317 | 285 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 289 | 222 | 32 |
| Black | 187 | 97 | 12 |
| Other Race | 58 | 36 | 22 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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 | $48,715 | $70,833 | $42,675 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,125 | $51,250 | $67,167 |
| High School Graduate | $30,460 | $47,549 | $14,154 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,842 | $53,750 | $29,063 |
| Overall | $42,713 | $51,748 | $31,480 |
| Some College | $42,411 | $54,105 | $29,678 |
$42,713
Average Earnings
$51,748
Average Male
$31,480
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.3% of Cherokee County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 5.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,101 | 1,431 | 14.17% |
| Hispanic | 544 | 170 | 31.25% |
| Black | 244 | 159 | 65.16% |
| Multiple | 601 | 93 | 15.47% |
| Other | 121 | 29 | 23.97% |
15.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.95%
Male Poverty Rate
18.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Iowa is Black, with 65.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Iowa is White, with 14.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.02% |
| Some College | 10.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.17% |
| Female Employed | 14.03% |
| Male Employed | 6.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,870 | $107,417 |
| Households | $64,478 | $83,796 |
| Married Families | $103,141 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,527 | $45,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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
822
Number of Veterans
802
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 245 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 8.63% |
| Black | 85 | 44.97% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3%
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
78.93%
Born in Cherokee County, Iowa
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
96.43% of Cherokee County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 78.93% having been born in Iowa. 2.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.