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Cherokee

Kansas · 714 residents · 0.716 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
−1%since 2000
from 722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
997 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4645907158409661990201020202024Cherokee
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,509
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,526
+6%since 2000
from $14,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+88%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(686)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(16)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(681)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score8.7%(62)
Diversity Score
9
+302%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, Kansas?

Cherokee, Kansas has about 714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Kansas?

The typical household in Cherokee, Kansas earns about $35,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, Kansas expensive?

In Cherokee, Kansas, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Kansas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, Kansas?

About 15.0% of people in Cherokee, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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