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Cherokee County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Cherokee County has 53,337 residents, up 5.4% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,243 households moved in and 1,193 moved out (+50 net), bringing in a net $18.9M of income. Median household income is $61,261, the median home $169,300 and median rent $933 a month.
In Texas: 88th of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 120th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 153rd of 254 counties for median household income · 125th of 250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith County, TX | 425 | $28.9M |
| Anderson County, TX | 56 | $2.9M |
| Harris County, TX | 54 | $4.0M |
| Dallas County, TX | 35 | $1.5M |
| Henderson County, TX | 32 | $2.4M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 32 | $1.5M |
| Nacogdoches County, TX | 31 | $1.0M |
| Angelina County, TX | 30 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith County, TX | 352 | $22.9M |
| Angelina County, TX | 56 | $3.2M |
| Anderson County, TX | 54 | $2.8M |
| Harris County, TX | 44 | $1.4M |
| Nacogdoches County, TX | 43 | $1.7M |
| Dallas County, TX | 40 | $1.6M |
| Henderson County, TX | 39 | $1.2M |
| Tarrant County, TX | 39 | $2.0M |
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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.