Cherokee

City in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

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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.

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, OK population

Cherokee had 1,476 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,476
Density723 per sq mi (279 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cherokee at a glance

StateOklahoma (OK)
CountyAlfalfa County
TypeCity
Population1,476 (2020)
Land area2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Coordinates36.7507° N, 98.3577° W
ZIP code73728
Census code (GEOID)4013750

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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