Cherokee County Summary

Life in Cherokee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cherokee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cherokee County:

  • The population in Cherokee County is 19,380.

  • The median home value in Cherokee County is $103,028.

  • The median income in Cherokee County is $53,382.

  • The median rent in Cherokee County is $743.

  • The unemployment rate in Cherokee County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Cherokee County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Cherokee County is 75.1° and there are 107.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cherokee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cherokee County

Baxter Springs, KS Population 3,901

Columbus, KS Population 2,922

Galena, KS Population 2,764

Oswego, KS Population 1,791

Weir, KS Population 804

Riverton, KS Population 729

Scammon, KS Population 374

Lowell, KS Population 319

West Mineral, KS Population 164

Roseland, KS Population 39

Map Of Cherokee County

Cherokee County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Cherokee County is 75.1°.

  • There are 79.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.6 inches of rain each year with 4.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:50 hours of sun each day in Cherokee County.

StatCherokee County
Mean High75.1
Nice Days79.66
Rainfall107.6
Snowfall4.0
Sunny_hours5:50
75.1°
Average High
107.6
Inches of Rain

Cherokee County Photos

Downtown Baxter Springs
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Spring River
Source: Wikipedia User Photo by Michael Overton. | CC BY-SA 2.5
Baxter Springs Soda Fountain
Source: Wikipedia User TheWhitePelican | CC BY-SA 3.0
Baxter Springs Independent Oil And Gas Service Station
Source: Wikipedia User Vanessa Ezekowitz | CC BY-SA 3.0
Johnston Library
Source: Wikipedia User AbeEzekowitz | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Galena
Source: Wikipedia User Abe Ezekowitz | GFDL

Cherokee County Demographics

Population over time in Cherokee County

The current population in Cherokee County is 19,380. The population has decreased -3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,507 -2.5%
2021 20,017 -0.8%
2020 20,179 -

Gender in Cherokee County

  • Cherokee County is 51.1% female with 9,895 female residents.

  • Cherokee County is 48.9% male with 9,485 male residents.

Female
51.1% (9,895)
Male
48.9% (9,485)
Gender Cherokee County KS USA
Female 51.1% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cherokee County

Cherokee County is:

  • 86.1% White with 16,677 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 168 African American residents.

  • 2.4% American Indian with 458 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 53 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 57 Other residents.

  • 6.7% Two Or More with 1,308 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 627 Hispanic residents.

White
86.1% (16,677)
African American
0.9% (168)
American Indian
2.4% (458)
Asian
0.3% (53)
Hawaiian
0.2% (32)
Other
0.3% (57)
Two Or More
6.7% (1,308)
Hispanic
3.2% (627)

Table: Cherokee County By Race

Race Cherokee County KS USA
White 86.1% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 2.4% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Cherokee County, Kansas

  • 5.7% of households in Cherokee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Cherokee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Cherokee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Cherokee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Cherokee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Cherokee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Cherokee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Cherokee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Cherokee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Cherokee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (1,103)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,258)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (1,998)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (2,101)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (2,901)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (3,758)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (2,418)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (2,793)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (671)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (373)
Income Cherokee County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cherokee County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Cherokee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (581)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,356)
High School / GED
32% (6,201)
Some College
28% (5,620)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,744)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (2,519)
Master's Degree
6% (1,162)
Professional Degree
1% (193)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Cherokee County KS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 26% 26%
Some College 28% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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