Cherokee County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,600 | — | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,269 | -5.2% | #1,112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,700 | -43.7% | #2,055 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,425 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.0% | #1,299 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 11,600, making it the #2,384 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $71,269, ranking #1,112 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $158,700 (-43.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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95.2% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa has a total population of 11,600, making it the 2,384th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $71,269, which ranks #1,112 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $158,700, 43.7% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.7 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Cherokee County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.