Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Total Population: 47,621

County Seat: Tahlequah

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Median Home Value

$160,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,668

Across all households

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)45.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native31.8%
Two or More Races12.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

19.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,668

Mean Household Income

$75,092

Per Capita Income

$30,080

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$160,300

Median Rent

$803/mo

Total Housing Units

22,273

Owner-Occupied

65.8%

Renter-Occupied

34.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Married Couple Households

46.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.9%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

82.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 40021.