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Cherokee County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cherokee County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,105
- −1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,887
- Median household income
- $57,668
- +33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $100,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,895
- Highest market score
- 69
- Auto repair and car care, #390 of 2,401 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cherokee County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cherokee County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 19,105 people live in Cherokee County, in 7,887 households. Population estimates show Cherokee County declined 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Cherokee County is $57,668 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cherokee County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cherokee County are for auto repair and car care businesses (69), gas stations (69) and auto repair shops (65). Cherokee County ranks #390 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
Cherokee County is part of the Joplin metro area. For its number of households, Cherokee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cherokee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cherokee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #390 of 2,401 | 30 | 38.0 | $318K | 119 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 69 | #425 of 2,358 | 7 | 8.9 | $3.6M | 149 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 65 | #540 of 2,378 | 21 | 26.6 | $455K | 102 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #691 of 2,057 | 6 | 7.6 | $3M | 125 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #930 of 2,210 | 7 | 8.9 | $1.9M | 214 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #939 of 2,339 | 11 | 13.9 | $600K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #971 of 2,405 | 23 | 29.2 | $1.1M | 166 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #1,023 of 2,394 | 53 | 67.2 | $180K | 118 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #913 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.3 | $2.6M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #971 of 2,176 | 5 | 6.3 | Index only | 357 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 51 | #974 of 2,090 | 5 | 6.3 | $5.1M | 100 | 11 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,013 of 2,229 | 6 | 7.6 | Index only | 374 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,083 of 2,385 | 20 | 25.4 | $330K | 155 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,035 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.6 | $837K | 126 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #932 of 1,656 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 107 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,240 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.3 | $3.6M | 76 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,484 of 2,272 | 10 | 12.7 | $1.5M | 121 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,311 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.1M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 36 | #1,650 of 2,222 | 12 | 15.2 | $2.1M | 69 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,777 of 2,405 | 73 | 92.6 | $348K | 94 | 29 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #1,894 of 2,402 | 20 | 25.4 | $2.1M | 63 | 5 |
| Gyms | 30 | #1,488 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.3 | $1M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 29 | #1,665 of 2,070 | 6 | 7.6 | $7.1M | 77 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,968 of 2,200 | 14 | 17.8 | $384K | 44 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 19 | #1,405 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.3 | $232K | 34 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 19 | #1,994 of 2,063 | 12 | 15.2 | $2.1M | 57 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 18 | #1,839 of 1,889 | 12 | 15.2 | $2.1M | 51 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,079 of 2,261 | 13 | 16.5 | $3.3M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 14 | #1,445 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 40 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $580K | 58 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 242 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $3.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 165 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.8M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.8M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $18.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cherokee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.6M | $1,211 | 126 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25M | $3,164 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $25.4M | $3,219 | 79 |
| Groceries | $42.9M | $5,437 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.6M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $294 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $637 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.5M | $1,207 | 94 |
| Pets | $5.4M | $682 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.2M | $1,668 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.2M | $1,928 | 99 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.2M | $2,304 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.3M | $1,054 | 75 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $97.2M | $12,328 | 74 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cherokee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,105−1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 7,887
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 588 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 33
- Median household income
- $57,668+33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,822
- Median home value
- $100,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,895
- Daytime population
- 16,131Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cherokee County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Cherokee County at 19,105 people in 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,887 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cherokee County, KS spend?
Households in Cherokee County spend about $97.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $42.9M on groceries and $25.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cherokee County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cherokee County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Cherokee County, auto repair and car care businesses (69), gas stations (69) and auto repair shops (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #390 of 2,401 scored counties.
How does Cherokee County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cherokee County is $57,668, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $100,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Cherokee County, each ranked against other counties.
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