Cherokee County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,151 | — | #1,930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,668 | -23.3% | #2,292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,100 | -64.5% | #2,980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | -31.3% | #2,104 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +12.0% | #1,784 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 19,151, making it the #1,930 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $57,668, ranking #2,292 out of 3,222 counties — 23.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $100,100 (-64.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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88.6% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County, Kansas has a total population of 19,151, making it the 1,930th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $57,668, which ranks #2,292 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $100,100, 64.5% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Cherokee County, Kansas 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.