Cherokee County, TX Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cherokee County was 51,645, a 0.94% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cherokee County's population was 51,163, an increase of 1.34% compared to a population of 50,488 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cherokee County, TX population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 4,885. In this period, the peak population was 52,561 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 46,760 - -
2001 46,839 79 0.17%
2002 46,828 -11 -0.02%
2003 47,352 524 1.12%
2004 47,647 295 0.62%
2005 47,904 257 0.54%
2006 48,124 220 0.46%
2007 48,448 324 0.67%
2008 48,567 119 0.25%
2009 48,833 266 0.55%
2010 50,932 2,099 4.3%
2011 51,082 150 0.29%
2012 51,271 189 0.37%
2013 51,089 -182 -0.35%
2014 51,187 98 0.19%
2015 51,567 380 0.74%
2016 51,870 303 0.59%
2017 52,099 229 0.44%
2018 52,299 200 0.38%
2019 52,561 262 0.5%
2020 50,488 -2,073 -3.94%
2021 51,163 675 1.34%
2022 51,645 482 0.94%
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Cherokee County, TX population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cherokee County's population increased by 4,172 (8.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cherokee County's population decreased by 444 (0.87%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 51,645. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cherokee County's population peaked in year 2019 at 52,561.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cherokee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 46,760.

Cherokee County, TX annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cherokee County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cherokee County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.45% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cherokee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cherokee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.47% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,157. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Cherokee County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,099 (4.30%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Cherokee County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,073 (-3.94%).

Things to know

Is Cherokee County, TX population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cherokee County's population increased by 1,157 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 675 (1.34%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 482 (0.94%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cherokee County, TX changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 556 (1.09%). The population was highest at 52,561 in the year 2019 and lowest at 50,488 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.08%.

References

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Cherokee County, TX Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cherokee County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cherokee County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cherokee County was 51,645, a 0.94% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cherokee County population was 51,163, an increase of 1.34% compared to a population of 50,488 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 4,885. In this period, the peak population was 52,561 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cherokee County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cherokee County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cherokee County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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