Cherokee
City in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

Cherokee is a city in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, with 1,476 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lambert, 5.9 miles SW.
- 1,476residents (2020 Census)
- 1,181 ftelevation · 360 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 723 / sq mipopulation density
- 73728ZIP code
About Cherokee
Cherokee is the largest city within, and county seat of, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2020 census, a decline of 1.5 percent from 2010.
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Living in Cherokee
- Median household income
- $58,860
- Median home value
- $96,600
- Median rent
- $824/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Cherokee had 1,476 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,476 |
|---|---|
| Density | 723 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherokee at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Alfalfa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,476 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7507° N, 98.3577° W |
| ZIP code | 73728 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4013750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherokee
- Lambert5.9 mi SW
- Burlington11.0 mi N
- Byron11.0 mi N
- Nescatunga11.2 mi E
- Jet11.4 mi SE
- Amorita12.5 mi N
- Dacoma13.0 mi SW
- Carmen13.1 mi SW
- Helena14.9 mi S
- Capron15.8 mi NW
- Alva17.2 mi W
- Aline17.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee
What county is Cherokee in?
Cherokee is in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Cherokee, OK?
1,476 people lived in Cherokee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherokee, OK?
The ZIP code of Cherokee is 73728.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
1,181 feet (360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherokee?
Lambert (5.9 mi), Burlington (11.0 mi), Byron (11.0 mi), Nescatunga (11.2 mi), Jet (11.4 mi).
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