Cherokee County, Texas

Total Population: 51,143

County Seat: Rusk

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.8%
Hispanic or Latino23.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.