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Cherokee

Arkansas · 4,671 residents · 20.427 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,468. Population has declined 11% since 2009. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,300. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,671
−11%since 2009
from 5,256 in 2009
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 257 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
55.1
−1%since 2009
from 55.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Cherokee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,468
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $35,789 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,666
−2%since 2009
from $18,033 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $84,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $750 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,084)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(112)
Diversity Score8%(420)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,488)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(92)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other1.9%(87)
Diversity Score10.4%(484)
Diversity Score
10
+30%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, Arkansas?

Cherokee, Arkansas has about 4,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cherokee, Arkansas earns about $36,468 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Arkansas?

About 14.1% 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 19.5% 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 290 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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