Cherokee County, Iowa
Total Population: 11,587
County Seat: Cherokee
Median Home Value
$145,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$64,478
Across all households
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.8%
65 Years and Over
24.6%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.2%
No Health Insurance
6.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$64,478
Mean Household Income
$83,796
Per Capita Income
$37,174
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
90.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$145,100
Median Rent
$711/mo
Total Housing Units
5,555
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Married Couple Households
50.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.3%
Average Household Size
2.20
Broadband Internet Access
84.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19035.