Cherokee County, Kansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

19,151

Diversity Score

26.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.3%%

Cherokee County, Kansas 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, Kansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)16,33785.3%
Two or More Races1,4267.4%
Hispanic or Latino5663.0%
Native American3882.0%
Black / African American1550.8%
Other Race1360.7%
Asian1000.5%
Pacific Islander430.2%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Cherokee County, Kansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cherokee County, Kansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 85.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Cherokee County, Kansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 26.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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