This was 21.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,120.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cherokee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 145 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 553 | 34.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 198 | 12.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 89 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 275 | 17.4 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 6.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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