Cherokee, OK County is located in the northeastern part of Oklahoma and has a population of 47,307. The population density for the county is 65 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The area offers plenty of small businesses and local shops that make it a great place to live and visit. Businesses range from restaurants, cafes, bars, clothing stores, grocery stores, gas stations and more. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the nearby Lake Eufaula or taking part in one of the annual festivals celebrating local cultures. Other organizations and businesses in Cherokee County include Echo Resources Corporation which provides resources for individuals with disabilities as well as offering job coaching, career counseling, and workshops to help individuals achieve employment success. There are also several sporting events throughout the year including football games at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and basketball games at Connors State College.
The population in Cherokee County is 47,307. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cherokee County is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cherokee County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cherokee County
- 47.4% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Cherokee County
- 48.3% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 33.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.4% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander