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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

Total population
2,980
+1%since 2019
from 2,942 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
54.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 55.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Lake Cherokee
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.4%(100)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(112)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(183)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(147)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(113)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.7%(201)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.8%(261)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(380)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.8%(559)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.9%(624)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.9%(236)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(64)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,349
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,034 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $272,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $806 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
8.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+9%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,331)
Black6.8%(204)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(309)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran2.3%(74)
Mexican1.7%(56)
Honduran0.5%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese1.7%(57)
Ancestry
English20.5%(672)
Irish17.9%(587)
American16.6%(544)
German11.2%(367)
French4.2%(138)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(69)
Italian0.7%(22)
Polish0.7%(22)
Norwegian0.5%(15)
Danish0.4%(14)
Scottish0.4%(13)
Welsh0.4%(12)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
British0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(275)
Married69.9%(904)
Widowed3%(39)
Divorced5.9%(76)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(307)
Married61.3%(917)
Widowed3.6%(54)
Divorced14.5%(217)
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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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