Lake Cherokee, Texas facts for kids
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Lake Cherokee, Texas
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 Lake Cherokee, Texas
Location in Texas
Lake Cherokee, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Rusk, Gregg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.80 km2 (16.525 sq mi) |
| • Land | 31.70 km2 (12.239 sq mi) |
| • Water | 11.10 km2 (4.286 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,980 |
| • Density | 96.9/km2 (250.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586944 |
Lake Cherokee is a community in Texas, United States. It is located in both Gregg and Rusk counties. About 2,980 people lived there in 2020.
You can find Lake Cherokee about 12 miles southeast of Gregg and northeastern Rusk counties. It sits right on a waterway called Cherokee Bayou. The Cherokee Water Company owns the lake. They use it to provide water for homes, businesses, and fun activities. The lake can hold a lot of water, about 68,700 acre-feet.
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Exploring Lake Cherokee's Location
Lake Cherokee is a reservoir, which is a large artificial lake used to store water. It was created on Cherokee Bayou. This bayou flows east and eventually joins the Sabine River.
How Big is Lake Cherokee?
The community around Lake Cherokee covers an area of about 16.5 square miles. Most of this area, about 12.2 square miles, is land. The remaining 4.2 square miles is water, which is the lake itself.
Most of the community is in Rusk County. A smaller part is in Gregg County. The border between the two counties runs through the middle of the lower part of the lake. The upper part of the lake is entirely within Rusk County.
Getting Around Lake Cherokee
Texas State Highway 149 forms the northern edge of the community. This highway can take you to other nearby towns. If you head northwest, you'll reach Longview in about 12 miles. If you go southeast, you'll get to Carthage in about 24 miles.
People Living in Lake Cherokee
In 2020, there were 2,980 people living in the Lake Cherokee community. There were 1,424 households and 1,065 families.
Diversity in Lake Cherokee
The community of Lake Cherokee is made up of people from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup in 2020:
- Most residents, about 78.22%, were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 6.85% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Around 0.74% were Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number, about 0.03%, were Asian (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 0.37% were from some other race (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Around 3.42% were of mixed or multi-racial backgrounds (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 10.37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Wildlife and Nature in Lake Cherokee
Lake Cherokee is home to various animals, especially fish.
Fish Species in the Lake
You can find several types of fish swimming in Lake Cherokee:
Fun Things to Do at Lake Cherokee
Lake Cherokee is a great place for outdoor activities and recreation.
Arrowhead Park Activities
One popular spot is Arrowhead Park. Here, you can enjoy many fun things:
- Boating: The lake is perfect for boating.
- Library: There's a library where you can read and relax.
- Clubhouse: A clubhouse offers a place for community gatherings.
- Lake Activity Center: This center provides more opportunities for lake-related fun.
See also
- In Spanish: Lake Cherokee para niños
