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Cherokee

California · 99 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Cherokee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,815. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 40 residents. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−29%since 2023
from 139 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 79 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−1%since 2023
from 33.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5596137178219201020202024Cherokee
202499
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 928.3%(28)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.1%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.1%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.2%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,815
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,311
+9%since 2023
from $24,104 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
−16%since 2023
from 0.247 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English67.7%(67)
American23.2%(23)
Italian4%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married14.8%(4)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced85.2%(23)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married16.7%(5)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced83.3%(25)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, California?

Cherokee, California has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, California?

The typical household in Cherokee, California earns about $70,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cherokee, California?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, California?

About 67.7% of people in Cherokee, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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