Cherokee County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Texas
The population of Cherokee County, Texas is 51,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,830, the median home value is $160,300, and the median age is 38.2.
The population of Cherokee County has grown 4.5% since 2010 (50,932 → 53,223), a +0.31% annualized rate.
51,143
Population
+0.31%
Annual growth
49
People / sq mi
$59,830
Median Income
$160,300
Median Home Value
Cherokee County covers 1,053 sq mi of land at 48.6 people per square mile.
About Cherokee County, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Cherokee County from the typical county: 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Cherokee County is a county in Texas with a population of 51,143.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,830 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $160,300, with typical rent around $880.
18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. A solid 10.6% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Cherokee County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Cherokee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cherokee County had a population of 50,932 in 2010 and 53,223 in 2024, a 4.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,223 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
53,223
Population (2024)
50,932
Population (2010)
53,223
Peak (2024)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,932 |
| 2011 | 51,082 |
| 2012 | 51,271 |
| 2013 | 51,089 |
| 2014 | 51,187 |
| 2015 | 51,567 |
| 2016 | 51,870 |
| 2017 | 52,099 |
| 2018 | 52,299 |
| 2019 | 52,561 |
| 2020 | 50,612 |
| 2021 | 51,278 |
| 2022 | 51,666 |
| 2023 | 52,651 |
| 2024 | 53,223 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.2
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
18.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,830$-16,462 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,137 |
| Per-capita income | $27,825 |
| Poverty rate | 14.8%+4.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cherokee County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
73.2%
Public transit
10.6%
Work from home
27.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$160,300$-100,100 vs state
Median home value
$880
Median rent
72.7%
Homeownership rate
20,964
Total housing units
86.3%
Occupied
13.7%
Vacant
27.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.6%
With health insurance
92.5%
With broadband internet
16.2%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
12.4%
With a disability
79.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.7%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherokee County, Texas has a population of 51,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 49 people per square mile.
The population of Cherokee County has grown 4.5% since 2010 (50,932 → 53,223), a +0.31% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cherokee County, Texas is $59,830, with mean (average) household income of $79,137 and per-capita income of $27,825. 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cherokee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.2%), Black or African American (13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cherokee County, Texas is 38.2 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $160,300 and median monthly rent is $880. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,964 total housing units, 13.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cherokee County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Cherokee County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.