Cherokee County, Kansas

Total Population: 19,236

County Seat: Columbus

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Median Home Value

$99,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,274

Across all households

Median Age

42 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.0%
Two or More Races7.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

19.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

10.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,274

Mean Household Income

$70,814

Per Capita Income

$30,180

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$99,400

Median Rent

$801/mo

Total Housing Units

9,140

Owner-Occupied

72.4%

Renter-Occupied

27.6%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Married Couple Households

53.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.6%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

84.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20021.