Cherokee County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48073
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 1052.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1062.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.843881
- Longitude
- -95.156343
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,194
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 35,302
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,338 | 81.6% |
| Hispanic | 8,857 | 18.4% |
| White | 31,115 | 64.6% |
| Black | 6,704 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 178 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,936 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,367 | 12.4% |
| White | 24,885 | 70.5% |
| Black | 5,441 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 389 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,886
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,133
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,839
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,771 | 65.1% |
| Black | 6,666 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 27,693
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,244 | 26.2% |
| Republican | 15,692 | 56.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,757 | 17.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,126 | 47.4% |
| Female | 14,564 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,944 | 75.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,973 | 10.7% |
| Black | 2,116 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,673
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,428 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 625 | 21.0% |
| Black | 803 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 78 | 41.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,441 | 49.1% |
| Female | 7,232 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,616 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,568 (18.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,053
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,728
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $923
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.0%
- Work From Home
- 12.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.