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Cherokee County

Oklahoma · 47,078 residents · 749.127 sq mi
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Cherokee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,400. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,078
+11%since 2000
from 42,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K37K41K46K50K1990201020202024Cherokee County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,378
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,617
+68%since 2000
from $13,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(23,483)
Black1.2%(504)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,760)
Asian0.3%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(9,061)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43%(20,231)
Black1.1%(519)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(3,437)
Asian0.7%(308)
Other43.9%(20,682)
Diversity Score73%(34,362)
Segregation Score7.2%(3,368)
Diversity Score
73
+243%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?

Cherokee County, Oklahoma has about 47,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherokee County, Oklahoma earns about $43,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cherokee County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $126,400, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?

About 22.0% of people in Cherokee County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,029 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 9781Census Tract 9776Census Tract 9780Census Tract 9778.02Census Tract 9779.01Census Tract 9779.02Census Tract 9777.02Census Tract 9783.01Census Tract 9777.01Census Tract 9782.02Census Tract 9782.01Census Tract 9778.01Census Tract 9783.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 74464ZIP 74441ZIP 74451ZIP 74471ZIP 74427ZIP 74457ZIP 74452
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