Cherokee, KS

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Cherokee Overview

703
TOTAL POPULATION
369
MALE POPULATION
334
FEMALE POPULATION
110.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,602
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,727
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$3,564
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
346
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cherokee Zip Codes

Cherokee Area Codes

Race in Cherokee

The most populous races in Cherokee are White / Caucasian (652 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (51 | 7.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 | 0.6%).
Race in Cherokee
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino40.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian65292.7%
Two or more Races517.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total703100.0%

Ancestry in Cherokee

The most populous ancestries reported in Cherokee are American (175 | 24.9%), German (142 | 20.2%), Italian (99 | 14.1%), Irish (65 | 9.2%), and English (56 | 8.0%), together accounting for 76.4% of all Cherokee residents.
Ancestry in Cherokee
Ancestry# Population% Population
American17524.9%
Arab10.1%
Austrian91.3%
Blackfeet20.3%
British81.1%
Central American40.6%
Cherokee182.6%
Costa Rican40.6%
Dutch121.7%
English568.0%
French436.1%
German14220.2%
Irish659.2%
Italian9914.1%
Northern European20.3%
Polish40.6%
Scandinavian20.3%
Scotch-Irish20.3%
Scottish121.7%
Sioux10.1%
Swedish20.3%
Swiss60.9%
Syrian10.1%
Welsh30.4%
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Immigrants in Cherokee

Immigrants in Cherokee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Cherokee

Sex and Age in Cherokee

The most populous age groups in Cherokee are 35 to 39 Years (54 | 14.6%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (47 | 14.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (9.5%)7 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Years33 (8.9%)6 (1.8%)
10 to 14 Years28 (7.6%)21 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years27 (7.3%)46 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Years41 (11.1%)10 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years17 (4.6%)22 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years54 (14.6%)18 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years33 (8.9%)47 (14.1%)
45 to 49 Years18 (4.9%)18 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years25 (6.8%)13 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years11 (3.0%)26 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years13 (3.5%)12 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years11 (3.0%)10 (3.0%)
70 to 74 Years8 (2.2%)13 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.3%)8 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.5%)19 (5.7%)
85 Years and over12 (3.3%)20 (6.0%)
Total369 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cherokee

Median Family Size in Cherokee

The median family size in Cherokee is 3.63 persons per family, with married-couple families (114 | 76.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (12 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cherokee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple114 (76.0%)3.89
Single Male/Father12 (8.0%)2.83
Single Female/Mother24 (16.0%)2.83
Total Families150 (100.0%)3.63

Median Household Size in Cherokee

The median household size in Cherokee is 2.60 persons per household, with married-couple households (114 | 42.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.89 persons per household. non-family households (120 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cherokee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple114 (42.2%)3.89
Single Male/Father12 (4.4%)2.83
Single Female/Mother24 (8.9%)3.33
Non-family120 (44.4%)1.22
Total Households270 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cherokee

Out of a total of 270 households in Cherokee, 150 (55.6%) are family households, while 120 (44.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 44, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 99.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-99 (36.7%)
2-Person Households42 (15.6%)16 (5.9%)
3-Person Households44 (16.3%)5 (1.8%)
4-Person Households31 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (55.6%)120 (44.4%)

Female Fertility in Cherokee

Fertility by Age in Cherokee

Average fertility rate in Cherokee is 101.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 220.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (61.1%)220.0
35 to 50 years7 (38.9%)84.0
Total18 (100.0%)101.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cherokee

88.9% of women with births (18) in Cherokee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)

Fertility by Education in Cherokee

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2 (11.1%)42.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (88.9%)291.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)101.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cherokee

11.1% of women with births in Cherokee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)

Income in Cherokee

Income Overview in Cherokee

Per Capita Income in Cherokee is $21,602, while median incomes of families and households are $62,727 and $37,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income703$21,602
Median Family Income150$62,727
Mean Family Income150$65,860
Median Household Income270$37,250
Mean Household Income270$53,271
Income Deficit150$3,564
Wage / Income Gap (%)70338.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)70361.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7030.39

Earnings by Sex in Cherokee

Average Earnings in Cherokee are $32,847, $39,643 for men and $24,417 for women, a difference of 38.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Cherokee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male194 (56.6%)$39,643
Female149 (43.4%)$24,417
Total343 (100.0%)$32,847

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cherokee

The most common earnings brackets in Cherokee are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (38 | 19.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (24 | 16.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cherokee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (1.5%)19 (12.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)6 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49923 (11.9%)21 (14.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (2.6%)2 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.6%)5 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.0%)15 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99921 (10.8%)13 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (7.7%)17 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99919 (9.8%)24 (16.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99922 (11.3%)12 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99938 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (11.3%)2 (1.3%)
$100,000+4 (2.1%)3 (2.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)149 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

Average earnings in Cherokee are $47,500 for men and $28,636 for women, a difference of 39.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,146, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,667. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,045, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,045.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,667$32,045
College or Associate's Degree$47,125$0
Bachelor's Degree$56,146$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,500$28,636

Family Income in Cherokee

Family Income Brackets in Cherokee

According to the Cherokee family income data, there are 44 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cherokee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99921.3%
$15,000 to $24,999128.0%
$25,000 to $34,99996.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994429.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993322.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992718.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992013.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+32.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cherokee

4-person families (22 | 14.7%) account for the highest median family income in Cherokee with $70,313 per family, while 2-person families (42 | 28.0%) have the highest median income of $29,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cherokee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families42 (28.0%)$59,000
3-Person Families53 (35.3%)$0
4-Person Families22 (14.7%)$70,313
5-Person Families26 (17.3%)$37,321
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (4.7%)$0
Total150 (100.0%)$62,727

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cherokee

The median family income in Cherokee is $62,727, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $72,031, while families with no earners (14) have the lowest median family income of $31,000, accounting for 8.7% and 9.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cherokee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14 (9.3%)$31,000
1 Earner51 (34.0%)$38,542
2 Earners72 (48.0%)$66,071
3+ Earners13 (8.7%)$72,031
Total150 (100.0%)$62,727

Household Income in Cherokee

Household Income Brackets in Cherokee

With 55 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Cherokee, accounting for 20.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Cherokee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00093.3%
$10,000 to $14,999259.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992810.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995520.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994516.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993914.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993211.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993412.6%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+31.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cherokee

The median household income in Cherokee is $37,250, with the highest median household income of $66,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 89 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,750, with 75 households (27.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cherokee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (7.0%)$29,327
25 to 44 Years89 (33.0%)$66,250
45 to 64 Years87 (32.2%)$46,563
65+ Years75 (27.8%)$22,750
Total270 (100.0%)$37,250

Poverty in Cherokee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 9.3% for females among the residents of Cherokee, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (53.3%) and 12 females (25.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (2.9%)1 (14.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (14.9%)11 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years6 (14.0%)5 (16.1%)
55 to 64 Years4 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (53.3%)12 (25.5%)
Total46 (12.5%)31 (9.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee

According to the poverty statistics in Cherokee, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (97.1%)6 (85.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years17 (68.0%)18 (100.0%)
15 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (50.0%)36 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years44 (100.0%)18 (90.0%)
25 to 34 Years17 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years74 (85.1%)54 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years37 (86.1%)26 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years20 (83.3%)38 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
75 Years and over7 (46.7%)35 (74.5%)
Total322 (87.5%)303 (90.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cherokee

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cherokee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cherokee

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cherokee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (69.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (45.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cherokee

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cherokee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (69.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (30.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Cherokee

Employment by Class of Employer in Cherokee

Among the 318 employed individuals in Cherokee, private company employees (202 | 63.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (27 | 8.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (27 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cherokee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20263.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)154.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)278.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations278.5%
Local Government Employees206.3%
State Government Employees278.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total318100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cherokee

According to the labor force statistics for Cherokee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (561), 61.7% or 346 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 27 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 96.7% or 147 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 71.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (23.0%)10 (71.4%)
20 to 24 Years49 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years3 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years34 (87.2%)3 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years147 (96.7%)14 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years51 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years29 (78.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years10 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total346 (61.7%)27 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

According to labor force statistics for Cherokee, 79.4% of individuals (274) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (345) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 88.9% or 8 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.0% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma106 (76.8%)4 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree108 (78.3%)18 (13.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total274 (79.4%)21 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cherokee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cherokee are Community & Social Service (31 | 9.7%), Management (19 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (15 | 4.7%), Education, Arts & Media (13 | 4.1%), and Business & Financial (9 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cherokee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cherokee, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (78.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (6.5%)29 (93.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Health Technologists1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Total (Category)27 (36.5%)47 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cherokee are Healthcare Support (34 | 10.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 10.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 4.4%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Cherokee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cherokee, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (92.9%), Healthcare Support (61.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (56.2%), and Healthcare Support (38.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support21 (61.8%)13 (38.2%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (92.9%)1 (7.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)48 (55.2%)39 (44.8%)
Total (Overall)186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cherokee are Office & Administration (41 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (26 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cherokee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
Office & Administration10 (24.4%)31 (75.6%)
Total (Category)20 (29.8%)47 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cherokee are Construction & Extraction (37 | 11.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cherokee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cherokee are Material Moving (15 | 4.7%), Transportation (13 | 4.1%), and Production (8 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cherokee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee

Employment Industries in Cherokee

The major employment industries in Cherokee include Educational Services (74 | 23.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (49 | 15.4%), Construction (36 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (33 | 10.3%), and Manufacturing (27 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Cherokee

Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee

The Cherokee industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Public Administration (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Retail Trade14 (42.4%)19 (57.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Educational Services26 (35.1%)48 (64.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (49.0%)25 (51.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (92.9%)1 (7.1%)
Public Administration1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Total186 (58.3%)133 (41.7%)

Education in Cherokee

School Enrollment in Cherokee

The most common levels of schooling among the 197 students in Cherokee are high school (80 | 40.6%), middle school (41 | 20.8%), and elementary school (39 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Cherokee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3919.8%
Middle School4120.8%
High School8040.6%
College / Undergraduate3015.2%
Graduate / Professional73.5%
Total197100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cherokee

Out of a total of 197 students who are enrolled in schools in Cherokee, 29 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 168 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (41.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 39 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cherokee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (58.3%)25 (41.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
Total168 (85.3%)29 (14.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cherokee

Education (27 | 29.7%), science & technology (20 | 22.0%), arts & humanities (16 | 17.6%), psychology (13 | 14.3%), and business (6 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 91 individuals in Cherokee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cherokee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural22.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1314.3%
Social Sciences22.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2022.0%
Business66.6%
Education2729.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History22.2%
Visual & Performing Arts22.2%
Communications11.1%
Arts & Humanities1617.6%
Total91100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cherokee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cherokee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cherokee are males with 4 vehicles (59, accounting for 31.7%) and females with 4 vehicles (22, making up 44.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cherokee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (9.1%)13 (9.9%)
2 Vehicles36 (19.4%)57 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles54 (29.0%)36 (27.3%)
4 Vehicles59 (31.7%)22 (16.7%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (3.8%)4 (3.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cherokee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cherokee are 15 to 19 minutes (93 commuters, 30.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (74 commuters, 24.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (37 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Cherokee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes248.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3511.6%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9330.9%
20 to 24 Minutes7424.6%
25 to 29 Minutes206.6%
30 to 34 Minutes3712.3%
35 to 39 Minutes20.7%
40 to 44 Minutes41.3%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes93.0%
90 or more Minutes31.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Cherokee

The most common commute times in Cherokee are 15 to 19 minutes (79 commuters, 45.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (45 commuters, 34.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cherokee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (5.2%)15 (11.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes3 (1.7%)32 (24.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes79 (45.9%)14 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (16.9%)45 (34.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (8.1%)6 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (12.8%)15 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (4.1%)2 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cherokee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cherokee are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (47, 27.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (29, 22.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cherokee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (8.7%)11 (8.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (2.3%)5 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM22 (12.8%)5 (3.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (18.6%)29 (22.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM47 (27.3%)24 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (5.8%)17 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (1.2%)8 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (7.0%)13 (10.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.7%)2 (1.5%)
Total172 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cherokee

Occupancy by Ownership in Cherokee

Of the total 270 dwellings in Cherokee, owner-occupied units account for 211 (78.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 59 (21.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cherokee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21178.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5921.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units270100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cherokee

Occupancy by Household Size in Cherokee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9936.7%
2-Person Household5821.5%
3-Person Household4918.1%
4+ Person Household6423.7%
Total Housing Units270100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cherokee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cherokee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household65 (65.7%)34 (34.3%)
2-Person Household46 (79.3%)12 (20.7%)
3-Person Household49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household51 (79.7%)13 (20.3%)
Total Housing Units211 (78.1%)59 (21.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma89 (74.2%)31 (25.8%)
College/Associate Degree61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cherokee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cherokee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3412.6%
35 to 44 Years7427.4%
45 to 54 Years5219.3%
55 to 64 Years3513.0%
65 to 74 Years238.5%
75 to 84 Years269.6%
85 Years and Over269.6%
Total270100.0%

Housing Finances in Cherokee

Median Income by Occupancy in Cherokee

Median Income by Occupancy in Cherokee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied211 (78.1%)$45,938
Renter-Occupied59 (21.8%)$29,583
Average270 (100.0%)$37,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cherokee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cherokee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.9%)2 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.5%)4 (6.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (8.5%)7 (11.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (9.5%)2 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (1.9%)2 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (15.6%)22 (37.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (16.6%)10 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (17.5%)2 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (12.8%)5 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (5.1%)
Total211 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cherokee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cherokee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49965 (30.8%)15 (25.4%)
$500 to $79950 (23.7%)20 (33.9%)
$800 to $99921 (10.0%)15 (25.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49934 (16.1%)7 (11.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cherokee

Housing Structures in Cherokee

Housing Structures in Cherokee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21981.1%
Single Unit, Attached20.7%
2 Unit Apartments114.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3814.1%
Total270100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cherokee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cherokee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached177 (80.8%)42 (19.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other34 (89.5%)4 (10.5%)
Total211 (78.1%)59 (21.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cherokee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cherokee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (11.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms51 (24.2%)20 (33.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms109 (51.7%)17 (28.8%)
8 or more Rooms39 (18.5%)15 (25.4%)
Total211 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cherokee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cherokee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas155 (73.5%)41 (69.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity29 (13.7%)18 (30.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cherokee

Household Vehicle Usage in Cherokee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (3.3%)22 (37.3%)
1 Vehicle45 (21.3%)18 (30.5%)
2 Vehicles80 (37.9%)4 (6.8%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (37.4%)15 (25.4%)
Total211 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cherokee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cherokee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13180
Median Property Value$49,800$98,700
Median Household Income$31,544$0
Monthly Housing Costs$401$0
Real Estate Taxes$569$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00066 (50.4%)11 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99938 (29.0%)32 (40.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99927 (20.6%)37 (46.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (2.3%)14 (17.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (25.2%)2 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (14.5%)18 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (6.9%)18 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (7.6%)18 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)24 (30.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cherokee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cherokee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x86 (65.6%)80,385 (100,481.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (6.1%)62 (77.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (20.6%)15 (18.8%)
4.0x or more10 (7.6%)1 (1.3%)
Total131 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80077 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (30.5%)40 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (10.7%)25 (31.2%)
Total131 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years50 (92.6%)4 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years100 (65.8%)52 (34.2%)
45 to 54 Years42 (56.8%)32 (43.2%)
55 to 64 Years53 (85.5%)9 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total603 (85.8%)100 (14.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cherokee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (92.6%)4 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cherokee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00053 (72.6%)20 (27.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999218 (83.9%)42 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999168 (98.3%)3 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (80.2%)21 (19.8%)
$100,000 and over79 (85.0%)14 (15.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 639 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years106 (67.1%)62 (39.2%)
19 to 25 Years9 (16.7%)48 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Years13 (22.8%)46 (80.7%)
35 to 44 Years7 (4.6%)93 (61.2%)
45 to 54 Years13 (17.6%)29 (39.2%)
55 to 64 Years17 (27.4%)44 (71.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (92.9%)29 (69.1%)
75 Years and over62 (100.0%)51 (82.3%)
Total305 (43.4%)405 (57.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cherokee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (11.8%)3 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years7 (11.5%)4 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years39 (25.3%)18 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (73.7%)12 (52.2%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)27 (57.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cherokee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.5%)9 (39.1%)
75 Years and over14 (93.3%)15 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (17.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (11.0%)4 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.5%)3 (13.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (42.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years11 (7.1%)10 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (73.7%)9 (39.1%)
75 Years and over13 (86.7%)24 (51.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (17.0%)

Technology Access in Cherokee

Computing Device Access in Cherokee

Computing Device Access in Cherokee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16962.6%
Smartphone22382.6%
Tablet15557.4%
No Computing Device3713.7%
Total270100.0%

Internet Access in Cherokee

Internet Access in Cherokee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15858.5%
Cellular Data Only4215.6%
Satellite Internet165.9%
No Internet5319.6%
Total270100.0%

Cherokee Summary

Cherokee, Kansas is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, near the Oklahoma border. It is part of the Cherokee County, and is the county seat. The town was founded in 1867 and has a population of just over 1,000 people.

Geography

Cherokee is located in the southeastern corner of Kansas, near the Oklahoma border. It is part of the Cherokee County, and is the county seat. The town is situated on the banks of the Spring River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies, and is located in the Osage Plains region of the state. The climate is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Cherokee’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cherokee was 1,039. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,625.

History

Cherokee was founded in 1867, when the first settlers arrived in the area. The town was named after the Cherokee Indians, who had once lived in the area. The town was incorporated in 1872, and the first post office was established in 1873.
In the late 19th century, Cherokee was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The town also had a few small businesses, including a hotel, a bank, and a newspaper.
In the early 20th century, the town began to decline. The Great Depression hit the town hard, and many of the businesses closed. The town’s population also began to decline, and by the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.
In recent years, the town has seen a resurgence. The population has grown to over 1,000 people, and the town has seen an influx of new businesses. The town is now home to several restaurants, a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few other small businesses.
Cherokee is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. The town is home to a diverse population, and is a great place to live and work. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies, and is located in the Osage Plains region of the state. The town has a strong agricultural economy, and is home to several small businesses. The town is also home to a vibrant community, and is a great place to raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cherokee?
Total Population of Cherokee is 703.
What is the Total Male Population of Cherokee?
Total Male Population of Cherokee is 369.
What is the Total Female Population of Cherokee?
Total Female Population of Cherokee is 334.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cherokee?
There are 110.48 Males per 100 Females in Cherokee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cherokee?
There are 90.51 Females per 100 Males in Cherokee.
What is the Median Population Age in Cherokee?
Median Population Age in Cherokee is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cherokee
Average Family Size in Cherokee is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cherokee
Average Household Size in Cherokee is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cherokee?
Per Capita income in Cherokee is $21,602.
What is the Median Family Income in Cherokee?
Median Family Income in Cherokee is $62,727.
What is the Median Household income in Cherokee?
Median Household Income in Cherokee is $37,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cherokee?
Income or Wage Gap in Cherokee is 38.4%.
Women in Cherokee earn 61.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cherokee?
Family Income Deficit in Cherokee is $3,564.
Families that are below poverty line in Cherokee earn $3,564 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cherokee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cherokee is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cherokee?
There are 346 People in the Labor Forcein in Cherokee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cherokee?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Cherokee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cherokee?
Unemployment Rate in Cherokee is 7.8%.