Cherokee County, OK — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,668
Per Capita Income
$30,080
Poverty Rate
19.3%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.481
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.2%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K4.9%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Cherokee County, OK is $53,668 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,080. 19.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.481 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).