Cherokee
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Cherokee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 88 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,306 ft (398 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yankee Hill, 3.6 miles N.
- 88residents (2020 Census)
- 1,306 ftelevation · 398 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 95965ZIP code
About Cherokee
Cherokee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It is an area inhabited by Maidu Indians prior to the gold rush, but takes its name from a band of Cherokee prospectors who perfected a mining claim on the site. The population was 88 at the 2020 census. It lies at an elevation of 1306 feet (398 m).
Possibly the site of the historic gold mine, on the 1994 Cherokee, California 7.5-minute quadrangle, a feature named "Cherokee Placer Mine" exists about 0.65 miles southwest of the above coordinates. USGS identifies Cherokee Flat and Drytown as historic variant names for the community. The town is located on Cherokee Road off State Route 70.
Today, Cherokee now consists of a museum and a Cherokee cemetery, as well as a few houses. The Cherokee Heritage and Museum Association maintains both.
The ZIP Code is 95965. The community is served by area code 530.
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Cherokee had 88 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 88 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherokee at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 88 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6509° N, 121.5336° W |
| ZIP code | 95965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612818 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherokee
- Yankee Hill3.6 mi N
- Butte Valley6.1 mi W
- Berry Creek6.9 mi E
- Paradise8.1 mi NW
- Concow8.3 mi N
- Kelly Ridge9.2 mi SE
- Thermalito10.4 mi S
- Oroville10.8 mi S
- Oroville East11.2 mi S
- Butte Creek Canyon11.3 mi NW
- South Oroville12.1 mi S
- Magalia12.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee
What county is Cherokee in?
Cherokee is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Cherokee, CA?
88 people lived in Cherokee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherokee, CA?
The ZIP code of Cherokee is 95965.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
1,306 feet (398 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherokee?
Yankee Hill (3.6 mi), Butte Valley (6.1 mi), Berry Creek (6.9 mi), Paradise (8.1 mi), Concow (8.3 mi).
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