Cherokee County, OK

County

Cities in Cherokee County

Neighborhoods in Cherokee County

Green Country Estates / Thompson Corner

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

Demographics of Cherokee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.2%

Households with Children

29.2%

School Enrollment K-12

5,099

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

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: 10.8%
High School / GED: 32.2%
Some College or Associate's: 27.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.2%

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: 18.1%
Single Parents: 11.1%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 35.9%

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: 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 13.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 31.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.0%
Puerto Rican: 2.2%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 3.4%
Central American: 3.4%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.5%

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

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 92.8%
Latin American Indian: 0.4%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 6.9%

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: 68.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

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: 92.1%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 2.0%

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: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 8.3%
Not Enrolled: 73.7%

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