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Cherokee Strip, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
118
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,302
ZIP codes
0
Cherokee Strip and its ZIP codes
Cherokee Strip at a glance
- Cherokee Strip is about 5.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for Cherokee Strip, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Cherokee Strip.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cherokee Strip, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
7.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherokee Strip, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
Cities near Cherokee Strip
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Smith CornerCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| ShafterCity | 2.7 mi | 38.7 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 29.3 |
| WascoCity | 9.3 mi | 9.4 |
| GreenacresCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| ButtonwillowCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| BakersfieldCity | 11 mi | 150.3 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OildaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| McFarlandCity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Old StineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Benton ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| La CrestaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherokee Strip, CA in?
- Cherokee Strip is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Cherokee Strip, CA?
- About 118 people live in Cherokee Strip, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherokee Strip?
- Nearby places include Mexican Colony (0.4 mi), Smith Corner (1 mi), Shafter (2.7 mi), Stebbins (5.3 mi), Rosedale (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023