Cherokee, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,920
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
17.3%
Median Home
$90,400
Median Income
$46,675
Median Rent
$551
Cherokee SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
10
Cherokee, IA Crime Report
44
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
888.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-64.14%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cherokee / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 44 | 888.2 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 302.8 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 282.6 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 29 | 585.4 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4 | 80.7 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 25 | 504.6 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Rankings for Cherokee in Iowa
Map Of Cherokee, IA
Best Places Around Cherokee
1
Sioux Center, IA
Population 7,534
2
Le Mars, IA
Population 9,941
3
Sheldon, IA
Population 5,128
4
Storm Lake, IA
Population 10,558
5
Spencer, IA
Population 11,052
Population over time in Cherokee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,920 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 4,966 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 5,018 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 5,113 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,147 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,203 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,217 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,196 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,223 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,205 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cherokee
| Race | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.9% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Cherokee
| Gender | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cherokee for adults over 25
| Education | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Cherokee, Iowa
| Income | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.2% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
