Cherokee County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
51,886
Median Age
38.2
Male Median
37.4
Female Median
39.3
Cherokee County, Texas Population Growth

Cherokee County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.7%%.
+3.7%% Growth
Cherokee County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cherokee County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.2 | 51,886 |
| 2023 | 38.2 | 51,143 |
| 2022 | 38.2 | 50,824 |
| 2021 | 37.8 | 50,564 |
| 2020 | 37.9 | 52,341 |
| 2019 | 37.9 | 52,118 |
| 2018 | 37.8 | 51,903 |
| 2017 | 38.0 | 51,594 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 51,257 |
| 2015 | 37.6 | 51,167 |
| 2014 | 37.8 | 50,971 |
| 2013 | 37.8 | 50,865 |
| 2012 | 37.7 | 50,690 |
| 2011 | 37.8 | 50,427 |
| 2010 | 37.9 | 50,035 |
Cherokee County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 18.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.9% |
| 65+ | 18.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Cherokee County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cherokee County, Texas
The median age in Cherokee County, Texas is 38.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cherokee County, Texas is 51,886.
In Cherokee County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cherokee County, Texas has remained stable.