Cherokee Pass, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cherokee Pass, Missouri
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Madison
Area
• Total	2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2)
• Land	2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	271
• Density	130.10/sq mi (50.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	63645 (Fredericktown)
Area code(s)	573
GNIS feature ID	2587058
FIPS Code	29-13474

Cherokee Pass is a small community in Madison County, Missouri, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2020, 271 people lived there. This was a small increase from 235 people in 2010.

Where is Cherokee Pass Located?

Cherokee Pass is found in the middle of Madison County, Missouri. It is right on U.S. Route 67, a main road.

Nearby Towns and Features

• It's about 5 miles (8 km) south of Fredericktown, which is the main town of the county.
• It's also about 25 miles (40 km) north of Silva.
• The community is about 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level.
• It sits on a high point of land. Water flows north from here into the Little St. Francis River. Water also flows south into Twelvemile Creek. Both of these creeks eventually join the St. Francis River.

Land and Water Area

The area of Cherokee Pass that the U.S. Census Bureau studies is about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cherokee Pass has changed over time.

Population Changes

• In 2010, the population was 235 people.
• By 2020, the population grew to 271 people.