Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cherokee County is home to 47,942 people. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Oklahoma rate (15.3%). The median household income is $53,218.
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| Measure | Value | Oklahoma | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,942 | 4,028,634 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,218 | $65,039 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.2% | 15.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.0% | 20.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 18.2% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 28.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $168,500 | $199,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $831 | $1,014 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 42.4% | 46.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.3 years | 37.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.