Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, Kansas

Employment

Total Establishments324
Total Employees4,845
Avg Annual Employment5,829
Avg Annual Pay$56,667
Total Annual Wages$330,320,912
Annual Payroll (thousands)$278,390
Unemployment Rate2.3%

Income

Median Household Income$53,382
Poverty Rate13.7%
IRS Returns8,230
Total AGI (thousands)$467,633
Average AGI per Return$56,821

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$139,022,516
Per Capita$7,180
Population Basis19,362

Agriculture

Total Farms168
Land in Farms (acres)232,772
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,386
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants13
Fast Food11
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks3