Demographics in Cherokee, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cherokee?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,157

Male

2,469

47.9%

Female

2,688

52.1%

Median Age

44.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

89.7%

Black

3.2%

Hispanic

4.9%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

5.5%

Other

0.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.1%

High School or Higher

45.4%

Foreign Born

4.9%

Veterans

7.4%

Married

41.0%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cherokee, IA has a population of 5,157 with a median age of 44.4. The racial makeup is 89.7% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.9%.