Cherokee City, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cherokee City, Arkansas had a total population of 369, the 351st largest community in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Cherokee City Quick Facts
How Cherokee City Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 356 | 369 | +3.7% |
How Cherokee City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cherokee City Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Benton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | 88,160 | $69,787 | 13.4% | $261,800 |
| Rogers | 72,981 | $86,728 | 10.5% | $308,200 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | $112,792 | 5.2% | $428,500 |
| Bella Vista | 31,697 | $88,055 | 3.6% | $296,700 |
| Centerton | 21,920 | $115,713 | 5.5% | $338,500 |
| Siloam Springs | 18,699 | $72,065 | 14.6% | $221,700 |
| Lowell | 10,849 | $95,527 | 6.9% | $284,200 |
| Pea Ridge | 8,108 | $95,521 | 3.2% | $297,500 |
| Cave Springs | 6,008 | $146,473 | 1.8% | $460,300 |
| Gentry | 4,240 | $69,779 | 9.1% | $186,100 |
Cities Similar to Cherokee City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley | 374 | $66,607 | $170,800 | 4.9% | 3.7% |
| Patterson | 364 | $42,250 | N/A | 3.6% | 28.6% |
| Pearcy | 363 | $30,278 | $53,400 | 19.9% | 20.1% |
| Pleasant Plains | 376 | $59,531 | $118,800 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| Donaldson | 377 | $66,250 | $85,000 | 13.3% | 6.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 369, Cherokee City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cherokee City is a small community located in Arkansas, within Benton County. The total population is 369. It ranks as the 351st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cherokee City is 35.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Cherokee City. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cherokee City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Cherokee City was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cherokee City was recorded as Asian. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 63.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cherokee City, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cherokee City, Arkansas?
Cherokee City, Arkansas has a population of 369 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cherokee City, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cherokee City — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cherokee City, AR?
The ACS sample for Cherokee City recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Cherokee City, Arkansas?
Cherokee City's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 100.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cherokee City, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cherokee City — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cherokee City, Arkansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Cherokee City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.