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Cherokee Unified School District 247
Cherokee Unified School District 247 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 3,935. The median household income is $72,583 and the median age is 39.4.
3,935
Population
15
People / sq mi
$72,583
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
Cherokee Unified School District 247 covers 267 sq mi of land at 14.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,583
Median Household Income
$29,690
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$122,500
Median Home Value
$880
Median Rent
81.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.6%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherokee Unified School District 247 serves a community with a population of 3,935 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Cherokee Unified School District 247 is $72,583, with a per capita income of $29,690. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
Cherokee Unified School District 247 is 92.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cherokee Unified School District 247, 89.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cherokee Unified School District 247 is $122,500, with a median rent of $880. The homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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Data for Cherokee Unified School District 247 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2004710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.