Cherokee County, Iowa
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Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,658.[1] The county seat is Cherokee.[2] The county was formed on January 15, 1851, from open territory. It was named after the Cherokee people.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.03%) is water.[3]
Major highways
- File:US 59.svg U.S. Highway 59
- File:Circle sign 3.svg Iowa Highway 3
- File:Circle sign 7.svg Iowa Highway 7
- File:Elongated circle 31.svg Iowa Highway 31
- File:Elongated circle 143.svg Iowa Highway 143
Adjacent counties
- O'Brien County (north)
- Buena Vista County (east)
- Ida County (south)
- Woodbury County (southwest)
- Plymouth County (west)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1860 | 58 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,967 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 8,240 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 15,659 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 16,570 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 16,741 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 17,760 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 18,737 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 19,258 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 19,052 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 18,598 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 17,269 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 16,238 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 14,098 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 13,035 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 12,072 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 11,658 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 11,369 | [4] Decrease | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2018[9] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 11,658 and a population density of Script error: No such module "Pop density".. 96.59% of the population reported being of one race.[10]
The racial makeup of the county was 92.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.0% from some other race, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 4.5% of the population.[11]
The median age was 46.0 years, 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18, and 25.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.7 males age 18 and over.[10]
40.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.6% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 5,008 households in the county, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.1% were married-couple households, 19.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 5,558 housing units, of which 9.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 77.0% were owner-occupied and 23.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%.[10]
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,072 in the county, with a population density of Script error: No such module "Pop density".. There were 5,777 housing units, of which 5,207 were occupied.[13]
2000 census
As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 13,035 people, 5,378 households, and 3,597 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 5,850 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 98.33% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,378 households, out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,142, and the median income for a family was $42,897. Males had a median income of $29,612 versus $21,181 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,934. About 5.50% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
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Townships
Cherokee County is divided into sixteen townships:
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Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Cherokee County.[1]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Cherokee | City | 5,199 |
| 2 | Marcus | City | 1,079 |
| 3 | Aurelia | City | 968 |
| 4 | Quimby | City | 249 |
| 5 | Washta | City | 209 |
| 6 | Cleghorn | City | 240 |
| 7 | Meriden | City | 161 |
| 8 | Larrabee | City | 123 |
Politics
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Education
School districts include:[15]
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- Alta-Aurelia Community School District - Formed on July 1, 2018.[16]
- Cherokee Community School District
- Galva-Holstein Community School District - Former on July 1, 1980.[16]
- Kingsley-Pierson Community School District
- Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District - Former on July 1, 1993.[16]
- River Valley Community School District - Former on July 1, 1996.[16]
- Sioux Central Community School District - Former on July 1, 1993.[16]
- South O'Brien Community School District - Former on July 1, 1993.[16]
Former school districts:
- Alta Community School District[17] - Merged into Alta-Aurelia on July 1, 2018.[16]
- Aurelia Community School District - Merged into Alta-Aurelia on July 1, 2018.[16]
See also
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References
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