Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Total Population: 47,621
County Seat: Tahlequah
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
29.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
11.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.