City

Cherokee, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Kansas

👥986Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 5.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate197 (29.1%)
Some College71 (10.5%)
Associates135 (20%)
Bachelors78 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree195 (28.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Some College10.5%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units543
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Cherokee, KS

Cherokee is a city in Kansas, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Cherokee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cherokee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherokee is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.81%).

Cherokee, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Cherokee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66724 986 $55,833 $95,000 $754 6.9% 40.4% 84.6%