U.S. County · Profile

Cherokee County

52.2KTotal Population
50Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.78%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Cherokee County has a population of 52,217 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Cherokee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):24.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.2%36,656
Hispanic or Latino24.3%12,689
Black or African American13.1%6,840
Two or More Races10.4%5,431
Some Other Race4.4%2,298
American Indian/Alaska Native1.3%679
Asian0.5%261
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%52

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Cherokee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,971
23.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,790
30.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
38.2 years

Income & Poverty

$56,971Median Household Income
$26,790Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,971$75,104
Families$63,731$83,114
Married-couple Families$63,731$71,379
Nonfamily Households$29,159$31,492

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Cherokee County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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