Cherokee County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,942 | — | #1,040 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,218 | -29.2% | #2,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | -40.2% | #1,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $831 | -28.5% | #1,883 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.6% | #2,480 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 47,942, making it the #1,040 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,218, ranking #2,582 out of 3,222 counties — 29.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $168,500 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $831/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.7%.
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81.8% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.8% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cherokee County, Oklahoma has a total population of 47,942, making it the 1,040th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,218, which ranks #2,582 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $168,500, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $831 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Two or More Races (13.8%).
All data for Cherokee County, Oklahoma 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.