Cherokee County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20021
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 587.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 591.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.169392
- Longitude
- -94.845698
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,083
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,726
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,565 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 518 | 2.7% |
| White | 16,547 | 86.7% |
| Black | 156 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 391 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,450 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 1.8% |
| White | 13,035 | 88.5% |
| Black | 211 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,053 | 7.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,151
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,246
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,668
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,629 | 86.8% |
| Black | 156 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,048
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,795 | 21.4% |
| Republican | 6,329 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,794 | 29.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,330 | 48.5% |
| Female | 6,718 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,803 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 1.5% |
| Black | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,316
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,799 | 49.1% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 30.0% |
| Black | 2 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 42.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,080 | 48.7% |
| Female | 3,236 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,254 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,588 (19.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,129
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,918
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $886
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.