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Cherokee
#14 in Best Places to Retire in Iowa
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 12 reviews
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    Cherokee Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    4,966
    Unemployment Rate
    1.3%
    Poverty Rate
    14.4%
    Non-Citizens
    0.5%
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    Cherokee Demographics

    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      94%
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian
      2%
    • Two or more races
      1%
    • Hispanic
      0%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Other race
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      24%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $46,366
    National
    $55,322
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      21%
    • $25-$44k
      24%
    • $45-$74k
      32%
    • $75-$149k
      19%
    • $150k+
      5%
    Median Individual Income
    $26,580
    National
    $27,419
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      29%
    • $15-$34k
      35%
    • $35-$64k
      26%
    • $65k+
      10%

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