Cherokee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,369 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cherokee County^GR6. Cherokee is the home of the Sanford Museum and Planetarium which has exhibits and activities on a variety of subjects including: Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, Geology, History, Natural History, and Paleontology. Cherokee is the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra, the Cherokee Symphony. This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as "the best kept secret in Northwest Iowa". City events include the annual jazz festival in January, the Cherokee County Fair, and the Cherokee Rodeo. Cherokee is also the home of the Cherokee Mental Health Institute, under the Iowa Department of Human Services. Cherokee County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In 2000, censuses were conducted in United States: The 22nd federal United States 2000 Census Costa Rica: The 9th Costa Rican Census of population. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... The Cherokee Mental Health Institute is a state-run psychiatric facility located in Cherokee, Iowa. ...

Geography

Cherokee is located at 42°45′3″N, 95°33′2″W (42.750818, -95.550472)^GR1. It is situated near the Little Sioux River. Image File history File links IAMap-doton-Cherokee. ... The Little Sioux is a river in the United States. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²). 16.6 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.31%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,369 people, 2,362 households, and 1,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 323.4/km² (837.8/mi²). There were 2,556 housing units at an average density of 154.0/km² (398.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.50% White, 0.54% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,362 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,240, and the median income for a family was $42,333. Males had a median income of $28,350 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,846. About 5.0% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Famous people

Adam Timmerman, #62 for the St. Louis Rams, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, is from Cherokee, Iowa. Cherokee, Iowa is also the birthplace of multimillionare Ben George. Adam Larry Timmerman (Born:August 14, 1971) is a National Football League offensive lineman for the Saint Louis Rams. ... City St. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950...

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External links

• Sanford Museum: http://mail.cherokee.k12.ia.us/~sanford/
• Cherokee Chronicle Times: http://www.chronicletimes.com/
• Cherokee Symphony: http://www.ncn.net/~lthorson/
• Cherokee Mental Health Institute: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/DHS2005/DHS_HOMEPAGE/mental_health/mental_facilities/cherokee.html
• The Siouxciety Project(site about the Siouxland area)

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