Cherokee County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,600
Median Age
44.0
Male Median
43.0
Female Median
46.2
Cherokee County, Iowa Population Growth

Cherokee County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.0%%.
-4.0%% Growth
Cherokee County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cherokee County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.0 | 11,600 |
| 2023 | 44.5 | 11,587 |
| 2022 | 44.8 | 11,601 |
| 2021 | 44.8 | 11,606 |
| 2020 | 45.9 | 11,281 |
| 2019 | 46.3 | 11,343 |
| 2018 | 46.8 | 11,468 |
| 2017 | 46.3 | 11,577 |
| 2016 | 46.5 | 11,752 |
| 2015 | 46.6 | 11,853 |
| 2014 | 47.1 | 11,982 |
| 2013 | 47.2 | 12,013 |
| 2012 | 47.3 | 12,011 |
| 2011 | 47.0 | 12,060 |
| 2010 | 46.9 | 12,086 |
Cherokee County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 24.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Cherokee County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 88.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cherokee County, Iowa
The median age in Cherokee County, Iowa is 44.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cherokee County, Iowa is 11,600.
In Cherokee County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cherokee County, Iowa is becoming younger.