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Cherokee

California · 69 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Cherokee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 34% since 2011, a loss of 36 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $325,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $325,000, the poverty rate sits 377% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

69
−34%vs 2011
vs 105 in 2011
2010 – 2024
39 / sq mi
−34%vs 2011
vs 60 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
42.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 41.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
5596137178219201020202024Cherokee
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,313
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,714 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$15,352
−25%vs 2011
vs $20,351 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−33.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
66.0%
+40.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.367
+48%vs 2011
vs 0.248 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade55.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$325,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $254,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
57.7%
−32.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.6% in 2011
26.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
25.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
6.5
+105%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian13.3%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian11.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(24)
34
+19%vs 2011
vs 29 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

69.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
30.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
19.6%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
26.5%
−13.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, California?

Cherokee, California has about 69 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, California?

The typical household in Cherokee, California earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, California expensive?

In Cherokee, California, the median home is worth about $325,000.

How educated are people in Cherokee, California?

About 14.7% 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 66.0% 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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