Cherokee County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,886 | — | #986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,261 | -18.5% | #1,958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,300 | -39.9% | #1,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $933 | -19.8% | #1,265 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.1% | #2,471 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 51,886, making it the #986 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $61,261, ranking #1,958 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $169,300 (-39.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $933/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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80.1% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.7% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County, Texas has a total population of 51,886, making it the 986th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $61,261, which ranks #1,958 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% 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 5.2%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $169,300, 39.9% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $933 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.8%).
All data for Cherokee County, Texas 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.