Cherokee County, KS

County

Cities in Cherokee County

Neighborhoods in Cherokee County

Neighborhood

Cherokee, KS

Baxter Junction / Commonwealth

Empire City / East Galena

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cherokee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Households with Children

26.4%

School Enrollment K-12

2,167

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.3%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.9%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.6%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 8.4%
Couples & Adults: 38.2%
Living Alone: 35.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 54.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.9%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources