Cherokee County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

11,600

Diversity Score

21.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.6%%

Cherokee County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Cherokee County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)10,28088.6%
Hispanic or Latino6215.4%
Two or More Races5234.5%
Black / African American1131.0%
Asian430.4%
Other Race200.2%
Native American00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Cherokee County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cherokee County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Cherokee County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.0/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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