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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cherokee County

Kansas · 22,605 residents · 587.567 sq mi
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Cherokee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,505. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,605
+6%since 1990
from 21,374 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+4%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,505
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,001 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,710
+52%since 1990
from $9,705 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(20,449)
Black0.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(238)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(2,753)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(20,700)
Black0.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(291)
Asian0.2%(51)
Diversity Score5.6%(1,257)
Diversity Score
6
−57%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Cherokee County to nearby counties

CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$49,947+64%
Home value$123,300+155%
Population30,438+59%
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$52,844+73%
Home value$132,600+174%
Population39,008+104%
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$56,325+85%
Home value$94,600+95%
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$60,694+99%
Home value$166,900+245%
Population127,428+567%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee County, Kansas?

Cherokee County, Kansas has about 22,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cherokee County, Kansas?

The typical household in Cherokee County, Kansas earns about $30,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee County, Kansas expensive?

In Cherokee County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee County, Kansas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee County, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Cherokee County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,231 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9586Census Tract 9584Census Tract 9585Census Tract 9583Census Tract 9581Census Tract 9582
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 66713ZIP 66739ZIP 66725ZIP 66781ZIP 67336ZIP 66770ZIP 66773ZIP 66782ZIP 66778
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