Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County is home to 19,151 people. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kansas rate (11.3%). The median household income is $57,668.
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| Measure | Value | Kansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,151 | 2,947,197 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $57,668 | $74,275 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.1% | 11.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.5% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 35.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $100,100 | $217,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $799 | $1,060 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.6% | 43.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.3% | 7.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.2 years | 37.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Crawford County
- Labette County
- Jasper County, Missouri
- Newton County, Missouri
- Craig County, Oklahoma
- Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.