Cherokee County, Oklahoma
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- Oklahoma
- FIPS Code
- 40021
- State FIPS
- 40
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 749.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 776.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.904367
- Longitude
- -94.996796
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,909
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,825
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,910 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,001 | 6.4% |
| White | 21,938 | 46.8% |
| Black | 608 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 339 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14,895 | 31.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 565 | 1.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,445 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,376 | 3.7% |
| White | 19,119 | 51.9% |
| Black | 817 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 411 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14,788 | 40.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 376 | 1.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,942
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,858
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,442
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,152 | 46.2% |
| Black | 607 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 489 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,424
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,596 | 41.0% |
| Republican | 9,565 | 40.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,039 | 17.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,721 | 45.8% |
| Female | 12,557 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,333 | 86.8% |
| Hispanic | 743 | 3.2% |
| Black | 86 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,783
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,411 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 36.1% |
| Black | 36 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 58 | 30.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,749 | 53.6% |
| Female | 6,980 | 55.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,718 (24.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,018 (29.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,363
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $175,671
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $812
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.