Cherokee County: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Cherokee County is $53,218 (about the same as Cherokee County median $53,218; 1.2× below Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $168,500.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $53,218 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 20.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $18,660 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,044,256 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $55,962 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $53,218 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS · Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 17,947 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $881,593,964 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,123 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 7 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 9,218 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,316.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 762 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 8,828 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 337,606 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 72 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $559,926,442 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,893.59 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 47,078 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API