Cherokee County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cherokee County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,143. It is the 68th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cherokee County is 38.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cherokee County is $59,830. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $160,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Cherokee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cherokee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.