Cherokee, Kansas facts for kids
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Cherokee, Kansas
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Location within Crawford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 590 |
| • Density | 819/sq mi (319/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66724
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-12825 |
| GNIS ID | 2393818 |
Cherokee is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 590 people. It is a small community with a rich history tied to the early days of railroads in Kansas.
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History of Cherokee
Cherokee began in 1870. This was when railroads were being built through the area. The town was special because three different railroads met there. These were the Memphis, Kansas & Colorado Railroad, the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The town was named after Cherokee County. People at the time mistakenly thought the town was located in that county.
The first post office in Cherokee opened in August 1870. This helped the growing community connect with other places.
Geography of Cherokee
Cherokee is located in Crawford County, Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Cherokee
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 556 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,087 | 95.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,326 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,452 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,091 | −24.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,158 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,101 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 849 | −22.9% | |
| 1960 | 797 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 790 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 775 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 651 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 722 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 714 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 590 | −17.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Cherokee has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 556 people. The population grew to over 1,400 by 1910. By 2020, the population was 590.
Who Lives in Cherokee?
In 2020, there were 246 households in Cherokee. About 26% of these households had children under 18. Many households were families, including married couples.
The people of Cherokee come from different backgrounds. Most residents are white. There are also people from Native American and other backgrounds. About 1.36% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Cherokee in 2020 was 41.4 years. This means half the people were older and half were younger than 41.4. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Cherokee
Students in Cherokee attend schools in USD 247 Southeast. The high school mascot for Southeast High School is the Lancers.
There used to be a Crawford County Community High School in Cherokee. It closed when schools were combined into larger districts.
Famous People from Cherokee
Some notable people have connections to Cherokee:
- Page Cavanaugh was a jazz and pop musician. He was born in Cherokee.
- Patricia Martin was a children's author. She was also born in Cherokee.
- Samuel Triplett received the Medal of Honor. He was a hero in the Spanish–American War.
See also
In Spanish: Cherokee (Kansas) para niños
