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Cherokee

Arkansas · 4,981 residents (2025 est.) · 20.427 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,600. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,046
−1%since 2023
from 5,078 in 2023
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 249 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+3%since 2023
from 51.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,981 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Cherokee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,326
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,244 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,073
+9%since 2023
from $22,955 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+1%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $930 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,578)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(214)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other5.1%(257)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,546)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4%(201)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other4.8%(241)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,163)
Diversity Score
23
+1%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+4%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, Arkansas?

Cherokee, Arkansas has about 5,046 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cherokee, Arkansas earns about $37,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, Arkansas expensive?

In Cherokee, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Arkansas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, Arkansas?

About 17.0% of people in Cherokee, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 665 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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