Lake Cherokee
Census-designated place in Rusk County, Texas
Lake Cherokee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rusk County, Texas, with 2,980 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Easton, 3.8 miles NE.
- 2,980residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.8 km²
- 243 / sq mipopulation density
- 75603ZIP code
About Lake Cherokee
Lake Cherokee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gregg and Rusk counties, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,980 as of the 2020 census. Lake Cherokee is located 12 miles southeast of Gregg and northeastern Rusk counties on Cherokee Bayou. The lake is owned by the Cherokee Water Company to supply water for municipal, industrial, and recreational purposes. It has a capacity of 68,700 acre-feet. The lake impounds Cherokee Bayou. The top of the dam is at the elevation of 295 feet above the average sea level, but it has a max design of 291 feet above the average sea level.
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Living in Lake Cherokee
- Median household income
- $91,855
- Median home value
- $345,000
- Median rent
- $930/mo
- Median age
- 57.4
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Lake Cherokee had 2,980 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,980 |
|---|---|
| Density | 243 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Cherokee at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Rusk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,980 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.29 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Water area | 4.23 sq mi (10.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3602° N, 94.6501° W |
| ZIP code | 75603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4840468 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Cherokee
- Easton3.8 mi NE
- Lakeport4.7 mi NW
- Tatum8.3 mi E
- Hallsville10.7 mi NE
- Kilgore12.5 mi W
- Longview12.8 mi NW
- Beckville13.9 mi SE
- Henderson16.3 mi SW
- White Oak16.7 mi NW
- New London17.5 mi W
- Liberty City18.2 mi W
- Clarksville City18.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Cherokee
What county is Lake Cherokee in?
Lake Cherokee is in Rusk County, Texas.
What is the population of Lake Cherokee, TX?
2,980 people lived in Lake Cherokee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Cherokee, TX?
The ZIP code of Lake Cherokee is 75603.
What is the elevation of Lake Cherokee?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Cherokee?
Easton (3.8 mi), Lakeport (4.7 mi), Tatum (8.3 mi), Hallsville (10.7 mi), Kilgore (12.5 mi).
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