Cherokee County, Texas
Total Population: 51,143
County Seat: Rusk
Median Home Value
$160,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$59,830
Across all households
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.4%
65 Years and Over
18.0%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
91.3%
No Health Insurance
20.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$59,830
Mean Household Income
$79,137
Per Capita Income
$27,825
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$160,300
Median Rent
$880/mo
Total Housing Units
20,964
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Renter-Occupied
27.3%
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Married Couple Households
52.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
13.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.8%
Average Household Size
2.65
Broadband Internet Access
84.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48073.