COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cherokee County

Texas · 46,659 residents · 1,052.955 sq mi

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Cherokee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,313. 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 is $51,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

46,659

+14%since 1990

from 41,049 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

44 / sq mi

+14%since 1990

from 39 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.0

+3%since 1990

from 34.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202452K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,313

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,296 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,980

+52%since 1990

from $9,195 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

17.9%

−3.7 ptssince 1990

from 21.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,600

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$412

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $291 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.8%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 72.7% in 1990

26.2% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−14%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic78.1%(32,065)

Black16.9%(6,932)

Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,417)

Asian0.4%(165)

Diversity Score53.2%(21,826)

2000

White, non-Hispanic69.3%(32,347)

Black15.9%(7,409)

Hispanic / Latino13.2%(6,178)

Asian0.4%(177)

Diversity Score58%(27,069)

Diversity Score

+9%since 1990

from 53 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.4%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 10.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

68.4%

+5.7 ptssince 1990

from 62.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 4.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.3 min

−20%since 1990

from 20.3 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee County, Texas?

Cherokee County, Texas has about 46,659 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cherokee County, Texas earns about $29,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee County, Texas expensive?

In Cherokee County, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee County, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee County, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Cherokee County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,610 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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