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Cherokee

Iowa · 5,369 residents · 6.833 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,240. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,369
−11%since 1990
from 6,026 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 882 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+9%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cherokee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,240
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,545 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,846
+61%since 1990
from $11,088 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.5% rent
1.7
+24%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,899)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score5.9%(356)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,185)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(81)
Asian0.6%(33)
Diversity Score6.6%(353)
7
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
+8%since 1990
from 10.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, Iowa?

Cherokee, Iowa has about 5,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Iowa?

The typical household in Cherokee, Iowa earns about $31,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, Iowa expensive?

In Cherokee, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Iowa?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Cherokee, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 657 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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