Cherokee County, IA Demographics
Cherokee County, IA is the 66th most populous of 99 counties in Iowa, with 11,658 residents across 577 square miles. That is about 20 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 11,658 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 577 sq mi |
| Density | 20 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Cherokee County compares to the US
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Central Location: Cherokee County, IA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Cherokee County, IA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 801.01 | 2,983 | 11.5 | 260 |
| Census Tract 801.02 | 2,619 | 9.0 | 292 |
| Census Tract 802 | 2,393 | 194.0 | 12 |
| Census Tract 804 | 2,060 | 168.6 | 12 |
| Census Tract 803 | 1,603 | 193.9 | 8 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.