Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 53,496 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 72nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 50,932 and has seen a growth of 5.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 38,835 adults, (9,527 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 25,497 (49.1%)
Male: 26,389 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 65.09% White, 12.85% Black or African American, 5.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,771 | 65.09% |
| Two or more races | 7,656 | 14.76% |
| Black or African American | 6,666 | 12.85% |
| Other race | 2,771 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 791 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.45% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $39,648. Household income levels show a median of $61,261. The poverty rate stands at 18.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,115 | - |
| Families | $68,910 | $93,632 |
| Households | $61,261 | $81,618 |
| Non Families | $29,303 | $42,706 |
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