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Lake Cherokee

Texas · 3,071 residents · 12.287 sq mi
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Lake Cherokee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,722. Population has declined 7% since 2011. Median home value is $189,800. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,071
−7%vs 2011
vs 3,310 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
250 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 269 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+1%vs 2011
vs 51.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,722
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,752
+2%vs 2011
vs $37,911 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.525 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $164,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $780 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−41.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,451)
Black7.9%(263)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(590)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,711)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,510)
Black7.9%(244)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(244)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.4%(73)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,238)
Diversity Score
40
−22%vs 2011
vs 52 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 28.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

Lake Cherokee, Texas has about 3,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

The typical household in Lake Cherokee, Texas earns about $59,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Cherokee, Texas expensive?

In Lake Cherokee, Texas, the median home is worth about $189,800, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Cherokee, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in Lake Cherokee, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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