Cherokee, Iowa
Cherokee: Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States
About
Cherokee is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,253. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,841 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cherokee
| Population | 4,841 (2020) |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7494,-95.5517 |
| Altitude | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:30:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 51012 |
| Population growth | -8.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cherokee is located at 42°44'58"N 95°33'6"W (42.7494300, -95.5516700).
Cherokee map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cherokee decreased by 8.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,253 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,231 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,190 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,155 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,130 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,995 | -2.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,947 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,907 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,893 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,869 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,841 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cherokee, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153001 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
| 153339 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
| 154101 | Northwestern College | Orange City (IA) | 51041 |
Closest post offices linked to Cherokee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cherok Post Office | Cherokee (IA) | 51012 |
| Meriden Post Office | Meriden (IA) | 51037 |
| Aurelia Post Office | Aurelia (IA) | 51005 |
| Larrab Post Office | Larrabee (IA) | 51029 |
| Cleghorn Post Office | Cleghorn (IA) | 51014 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cherokee, Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 1,492 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 Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus | 1,055 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Aurelia | 952 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Quimby | 291 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Washta | 222 | City in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States |
| Cleghorn | 214 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Meriden | 144 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Larrabee | 130 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cherokee distances to largest Iowa cities