Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 11,216 with a growth rate of -1.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 66th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 12,110 and has seen a growth of -7.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 43 years
There are 9,025 adults, (2,885 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 5,791 (49.9%)
Male: 5,809 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 89.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,394 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 7.01% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 148 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.37% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $48,601. Household income levels show a median of $71,269. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,594 | - |
| Families | $99,147 | $123,448 |
| Households | $71,269 | $93,726 |
| Non Families | $36,583 | $47,274 |
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