Cherokee, Kansas
Cherokee: city in Crawford County, Kansas, USA
About
Cherokee is a city located in the county of Crawford in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 489 and a population density of 266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 428 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cherokee
| Population | 428 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Crawford County |
| Different from | Cherokee County |
| Postal code | 66724 |
| Area | 1.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3459,-94.8089 |
| Altitude | 945 feet / 288 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:24:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 233 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cherokee is located at 37°20'45"N 94°48'32"W (37.3458900, -94.8088500).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cherokee decreased by 14.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 489 | - | census |
| 2011 | 472 | -3.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 468 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 467 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 463 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 455 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 447 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 438 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 435 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 434 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 428 | -1.4% | estimation process |
People born in Cherokee (2)
People born in Cherokee, including United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Samuel Triplett, historian W. Darrell Overdyke, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cherokee, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
Closest post offices linked to Cherokee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cherok Post Office | Cherokee (KS) | 66724 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cherokee, Iowa Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States with a population of 4,841 people.
- 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.
Other cities in Crawford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 19,968 | City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States |
| Frontenac | 3,392 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Monmouth | 3,109 | Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States |
| Girard | 2,656 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Arma | 1,412 | City in Kansas, United States |
| McCune | 413 | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Arcadia | 309 | City in Kansas |
| Franklin | 296 | Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA |
| Walnut | 228 | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States |
| Hepler | 133 | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Langdon | 41 | City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mulberry | 25 | City in Crawford County, Kansasa. |