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Lake Cherokee

Texas · 2,980 residents · 12.287 sq mi
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Lake Cherokee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $336,500. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,980
+1%since 2019
from 2,942 in 2019
2010 – 2024
243 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 239 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
54.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 55.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Lake Cherokee
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,349
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,034 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$54,709
+18%since 2019
from $46,524 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$336,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $272,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$856
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $806 in 2019
US average: $1,124
91.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
8.1% rent
4.3
+9%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,669)
Black6.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,331)
Black6.8%(204)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(309)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39%(1,161)
39
+81%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
77.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
59.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

Lake Cherokee, Texas has about 2,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Cherokee, Texas earns about $78,349 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 $336,500, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Cherokee, Texas?

About 28.1% 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 5.5% of people in Lake Cherokee, Texas 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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