Cherokee Population

2010–2026

1,437

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cherokee. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,437-20.14%
20251,439-251.71%
20241,464+161.10%
20231,448-110.75%
20221,459-40.27%
20211,463-80.54%
20201,471-70.47%
20191,478-281.86%
20181,506-543.46%
20171,560-100.64%

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Cherokee Demographics

43.6median age

Median age

Female44.4 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

1,187
317 seniors · 27%870 other adults

Sex

Female 46.9% · 707Male 53.1% · 802

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cherokee Income

$58,860median household income

Median household income

$58,860

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,356

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

22.2%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cherokee Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%66%56%
Never married16%19%12%
Divorced14%8%21%
Widowed7%5%9%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201