Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 19,043 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 28th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 21,529 and has seen a growth of -11.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 14,795 adults, (3,877 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 9,687 (50.6%)
Male: 9,464 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 86.83% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,629 | 86.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,552 | 8.1% |
| Native American | 388 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 283 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.22% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $40,802. Household income levels show a median of $57,668. The poverty rate stands at 14.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,054 | - |
| Families | $73,706 | $85,747 |
| Households | $57,668 | $69,822 |
| Non Families | $27,323 | $36,585 |
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