City

Cherokee, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  San Saba County  ·  Texas

👥517Population
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$147,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 2.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic7.9%
Black2.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate173 (54.7%)
Some College41 (13%)
Associates41 (13%)
Bachelors24 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree37 (11.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
HS Grad54.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median Home Value$147,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Rent$1,336/mo
Total Housing Units309
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
12%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Cherokee, TX

Cherokee is a city in Texas, located in San Saba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 517 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

The real estate market in Cherokee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,336 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherokee is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.91%).

Cherokee, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Cherokee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.