Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Meriden, IA vs Cherokee, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Cherokee is 0% more densely populated than Meriden.
- People are 30.3% less likely to be married in Cherokee.
- The Median Age is 7.4 years older in Cherokee.
 Meriden, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,141329,725,481
 Female Population55.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.338.4
 space3
 Population - 2010153  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,369285,036,114
 Population - 1990193  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-25.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock786.093.4
 Land Area0.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Meriden, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 410.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6411.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Meriden, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 White97.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock0.2%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Meriden, IACherokee, IAUnited States
 Married Population65.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married21.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.7%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.092.60
 Households44  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,07880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households12  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Meriden    0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Meriden

Reviews for Cherokee    3 Reviews
really07 · Cherokee, IA
Meth Abuse in Small Town Iowa
Over 17 years ago

When hearing about a small town like Cherokee, Iowa, one may think "what a great place to raise children!" This maybe true, but meth is a growing concern in small farm  More

   |    Reply
GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any comments on life in Cherokee, IA would be grea
Over 19 years ago

I am considering relocating to Cherokee, IA with our family. What is life like in that area and is it a good place to raise your  More

   |    Reply
GEORGE · West Newbury, MA
Any feedback on life in Cherokee, IA?
Over 19 years ago

I am looking at the Cherokee, IA area as a possible relocation for our family. Does anyone have any feedback on that area of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cherokee

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Columbia, TennesseeAlbertville, AlabamaCompare
 Sylvester, GeorgiaLithonia, GeorgiaCompare
 Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaHuntington, West VirginiaCompare
 Norfolk, VirginiaAthens-Clarke County, GeorgiaCompare
 Wyoming, MichiganMaricopa, ArizonaCompare
 Metairie, LouisianaRichfield, UtahCompare
 Keenesburg, ColoradoIdaho Springs, ColoradoCompare
 Anacortes, WashingtonCovina, CaliforniaCompare
 Trinity, FloridaSheridan, WyomingCompare
 Sammamish, WashingtonHastings, New YorkCompare

Learn More About Meriden, Iowa
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Cherokee, Iowa
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.