Cherry County Summary

Life in Cherry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cherry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cherry County:

  • The population in Cherry County is 5,473.

  • The median home value in Cherry County is $183,938.

  • The median income in Cherry County is $62,373.

  • The median rent in Cherry County is $832.

  • The unemployment rate in Cherry County is 0.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Cherry County is 9.8%.

  • The average high in Cherry County is 66.4° and there are 45.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cherry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cherry County

Valentine, NE Population 2,621

Cody, NE Population 181

Kilgore, NE Population 116

Merriman, NE Population 96

Crookston, NE Population 24

Wood Lake, NE Population 23

Nenzel, NE Population 19

Brownlee, NE Population 7

Map Of Cherry County

Cherry County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Cherry County is 66.4°.

  • There are 73.67 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.3 inches of rain each year with 12.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:07 hours of sun each day in Cherry County.

StatCherry County
Mean High66.4
Nice Days73.67
Rainfall45.3
Snowfall12.9
Sunny_hours6:07
66.4°
Average High
45.3
Inches of Rain

Cherry County Photos

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Cherry County Demographics

Population over time in Cherry County

The current population in Cherry County is 5,473. The population has decreased -4.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,505 -5.1%
2021 5,801 0.4%
2020 5,779 -

Gender in Cherry County

  • Cherry County is 48.6% female with 2,658 female residents.

  • Cherry County is 51.4% male with 2,815 male residents.

Female
48.6% (2,658)
Male
51.4% (2,815)
Gender Cherry County NE USA
Female 48.6% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cherry County

Cherry County is:

  • 84.4% White with 4,620 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 26 African American residents.

  • 3.7% American Indian with 204 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 98 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 27 Other residents.

  • 7.0% Two Or More with 383 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 115 Hispanic residents.

White
84.4% (4,620)
African American
0.5% (26)
American Indian
3.7% (204)
Asian
1.8% (98)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (27)
Two Or More
7.0% (383)
Hispanic
2.1% (115)

Table: Cherry County By Race

Race Cherry County NE USA
White 84.4% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 3.7% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Cherry County, Nebraska

  • 2.6% of households in Cherry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Cherry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Cherry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Cherry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Cherry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.3% of households in Cherry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Cherry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Cherry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Cherry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Cherry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.6% (142)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (241)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (427)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (474)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.8% (863)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.3% (1,276)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (695)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.4% (897)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.6% (194)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (259)
Income Cherry County NE USA
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.8% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.3% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cherry County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Cherry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cherry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Cherry County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Cherry County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Cherry County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Cherry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Cherry County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cherry County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cherry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (54)
9-12th Grade
2% (109)
High School / GED
34% (1,860)
Some College
24% (1,313)
Associate's Degree
14% (766)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (985)
Master's Degree
4% (218)
Professional Degree
2% (109)
Doctorate Degree
1% (54)
Education Cherry County NE USA
< 9th Grade 0% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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