Cherokee, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,157
Population
755/sq mi density
$48,693
Median Income
$31,718 per capita
$119,400
Home Value
$151,046 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
213
Violent Crime/100K
330 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,693 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,157
Census 2023
Population Density
755
per square mile
Land Area
6.5
square miles (16.7 km²)
Median Age
44.4 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.7%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.6%
Spanish
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
9.6%
60% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,157 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 755 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 9.6% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 81.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |