Cherokee, Oklahoma
Cherokee is a city located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,630. It is the county seat of Alfalfa CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Cherokee is located at 36°45'15" North, 98°21'19" West (36.754163, -98.355283)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,630 people, 709 households, and 450 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.1/km² (1,113.9/mi²). There were 853 housing units at an average density of 225.6/km² (582.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.52% White, 0.12% African American, 1.72% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 3.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 709 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,010, and the median income for a family was $34,934. Males had a median income of $25,263 versus $16,759 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,163. 13.7% of the population and 10.5% of families were below the poverty line. 20.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.