Cherokee
City in Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, with 5,199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meriden, 5.2 miles NW.
- 5,199residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 761 / sq mipopulation density
- 51012ZIP code
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,199 at the 2020 Census, down from 5,369 in 2000.
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Living in Cherokee
- Median household income
- $61,750
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Median rent
- $728/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Cherokee had 5,199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 761 per sq mi (294 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherokee at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,199 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7495° N, 95.5522° W |
| ZIP code | 51012 |
| Official website | cherokeeiowa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1913080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherokee
- Meriden5.2 mi NW
- Aurelia6.4 mi SE
- Larrabee7.7 mi N
- Cleghorn9.2 mi NW
- Quimby9.5 mi SW
- Calumet13.5 mi N
- Alta13.7 mi SE
- Marcus13.9 mi W
- Washta14.7 mi SW
- Peterson15.7 mi NE
- Sutherland15.7 mi N
- Paullina17.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee
What county is Cherokee in?
Cherokee is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cherokee, IA?
5,199 people lived in Cherokee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherokee, IA?
The ZIP code of Cherokee is 51012.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherokee?
Meriden (5.2 mi), Aurelia (6.4 mi), Larrabee (7.7 mi), Cleghorn (9.2 mi), Quimby (9.5 mi).
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