Economy & Jobs — Cherokee, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,154 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,852 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 340 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.6% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Retail | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Fast Food | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
