Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County is home to 51,886 people. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $61,261.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,886 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,261 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.2% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.7% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 19.9% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $169,300 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $933 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.7% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.4% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Anderson County
- Angelina County
- Henderson County
- Houston County
- Nacogdoches County
- Rusk County
- Smith County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.