Cherokee, KS population by race
The table below shows Cherokee's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 92.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 51 | 7.25% |
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Cherokee population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Cherokee has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cherokee's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Cherokee population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.75% are white and 7.25% are multiracial.
Cherokee 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cherokee is White with a population of 652 (92.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 51 (7.25% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cherokee, KS
By ethnicity, 4 (0.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 699 (99.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cherokee, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 648 (92.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cherokee, KS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cherokee's Non-Hispanic population.
Cherokee Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 648 | 92.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 51 | 7.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cherokee, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cherokee, KS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cherokee's Hispanic population.
Cherokee Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cherokee, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.57% of Cherokee population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cherokee, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cherokee, KS have?
Cherokee, KS has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Cherokee, KS?
With 99.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cherokee.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cherokee.
What is the majority race in Cherokee, KS?
With a population of 652 (92.75% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cherokee.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cherokee, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
