Cherokee County, KS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,375 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 32.8 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.07% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 44.0 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,727 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cherokee County declined by 9.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,236 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cherokee County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,193 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.04% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cherokee County is about 20% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $80,454 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $801 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cherokee County is about 8.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $801 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cherokee County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,319 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,103 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,152 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Cherokee County is 21 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cherokee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Cherokee County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Cherokee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the population of Cherokee County, Kansas?
The population of Cherokee County, Kansas is 19,375, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cherokee County, Kansas?
The population density of Cherokee County, Kansas is 32.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The median household income in Cherokee County, Kansas is $58,193, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The median home price in Cherokee County, Kansas is $80,454, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Cherokee County, Kansas is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.