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Cherokee County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Cherokee County has 11,369 residents, down 2.4% since 2020 (-1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 260 households moved in and 256 moved out (+4 net), while a net $1.2M of income left. Median household income is $71,269, the median home $158,700 and median rent $758 a month.
In Iowa: 79th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 16th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 49th of 99 counties for median household income · 53rd of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista County, IA | 46 | $2.5M |
| Woodbury County, IA | 36 | $1.6M |
| Plymouth County, IA | 24 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista County, IA | 31 | $1.6M |
| Woodbury County, IA | 27 | $1.1M |
| Plymouth County, IA | 23 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.