Cherokee County, TX, USA

location of Cherokee county on a map

Cherokee County is a county equivalent area found in Texas, USA. The county government of Cherokee is found in the county seat of Rusk.

With a total 2,751.06 sq. km of land and water area, Cherokee County, Texas is the 702nd largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 50,902 people, Cherokee County has a total 20833 households earning 38378 on average per year.

Cherokee County, Texas - Quick Facts

FIPS Code 48073
Area Codes 903,936
Time Zone CST
Major Cities Jacksonville (population: 26,575), Rusk (population: 11,342), Bullard (population: 10,195), Alto (population: 4,208), Wells (population: 832), Reklaw (population: 664), New Summerfield (population: 314), Gallatin (population: 234), Cuney (population: 142)
Land Area 19,653 sq miles
Water Area 1,053 sq miles
Household Income $38,378
Housing Units 20,833
Median Home Value $76,300
High School Grads 77% of population
Holders of Bachelors Degrees 15% of population
Retail Spending $7,547 per capita
Food & Accomodation Sales $36,459 per capita