Cherokee County, Iowa

Total Population: 11,587

County Seat: Cherokee

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Two or More Races3.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.