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Cherokee Strip

California · 118 residents · 0.091 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2023, a loss of 76 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 16.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 16.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−39%since 2023
from 194 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,297 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 2,132 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
16.7
+1%since 2023
from 16.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
94166237309381201020202024Cherokee Strip
2024118
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.231
+18%since 2023
from 0.195 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(62)
Diversity Score
52
−14%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% 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
34.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
Female
65.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
Foreign born
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee Strip, California?

Cherokee Strip, California has about 118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cherokee Strip, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee Strip, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee Strip, California?

About 29.7% of people in Cherokee Strip, 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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