Cherokee County, Kansas
Total Population: 19,236
County Seat: Columbus
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.