Cherry County's estimated 2026 population is 5,548 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherry County is the 50th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,694 and has seen a growth of -2.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 4,209 adults, (1,230 of whom are seniors) in Cherry County.
Female: 2,674 (48.6%)
Male: 2,824 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Cherry County includes 83.9% White, 5.2% Native American, 3.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,613 | 83.9% |
| Native American | 286 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 253 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 196 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.73% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 1% |
Cherry County's average per capita income is $37,417. Household income levels show a median of $66,270. The poverty rate stands at 8.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,653 | - |
| Families | $73,882 | $95,893 |
| Households | $66,270 | $80,876 |
| Non Families | $36,750 | $50,397 |
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