Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,072 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,190 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cherokee. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Cherokee County
| Population : | 11,190 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County |
| Area : | 1495 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Named for : | Cherokee |
| Capital : | Cherokee |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:40:02 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cherokee County is located at 42°44'8"N 95°37'26"W (42.7356200, -95.6238100). It has 4 neighbors: Ida County, O Brien County, Plymouth County and Sac County.
Cherokee County map
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The largest city of Cherokee County is Cherokee with a population of 4,841. Other cities include, Marcus population 1,055, Aurelia population 952, Quimby population 291 and Washta population 222. See all Cherokee County cities & populated places.
Cherokee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 4,841 | Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States |
| Marcus | 1,055 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Aurelia | 952 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Quimby | 291 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Washta | 222 | City in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States |
| Cleghorn | 214 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Meriden | 144 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Larrabee | 130 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Cherokee County
Cherokee County has 4 neighbours.
- Ida County county in Iowa, United States
- O'Brien County county in Iowa, United States
- Plymouth County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Sac County county in Iowa, United States
- Cherokee
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cherokee County decreased by 7.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,072 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,024 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,951 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,874 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,801 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,483 | -2.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,394 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,307 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,295 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,235 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,190 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Cherokee County (1)
American politician Dennis Bush was born in Cherokee County
Other places with the same name (8)
- Cherokee County , Georgia county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 265,274 people.
- Cherokee County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 57,316 people.
- Cherokee County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,875 people.
- Cherokee County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 49,019 people.
- Cherokee County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 29,073 people.
- Cherokee County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 26,294 people.
- Cherokee County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,681 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
