Cherokee, Oklahoma
Cherokee: City in Oklahoma
About
Cherokee is a city located in the county of Alfalfa in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,498 and a population density of 393 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,492 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cherokee
| Population : | 1,492 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Alfalfa County |
| Different from : | Cherokee County |
| Postal code : | 73728 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 3.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Capital city : | Cherokee is capital of Alfalfa County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:32:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 391 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cherokee is located at 36°45'16"N 98°21'24"W (36.7544700, -98.3567400).
Cherokee map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cherokee decreased by 0.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,498 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,494 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,498 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,554 | 3.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,541 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,567 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,570 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,559 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,511 | -3.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,489 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,492 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cherokee
1 City of Cherokee
112 N Grand Ave, Cherokee, OK 73728 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Cherokee
College & universities near Cherokee, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207306 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva (OK) | 73717-2799 |
Post offices near Cherokee
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cherok Post Office | Cherokee (OK) | 73728 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Cherokee , Iowa Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States with a population of 4,841 people.
- Cherokee , Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 999 people.
- Cherokee , Kansas city in Crawford County, Kansas, USA with a population of 428 people.
Other cities in Alfalfa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alfalfa County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Helena | 1,417 | Town of the United States |
| Carmen | 359 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Goltry | 252 | Human settlement in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Jet | 218 | Town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Aline | 213 | Town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Burlington | 160 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| Amorita | 38 | Town |
| Byron | 35 | Human settlement in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cherokee distances to largest Oklahoma cities
