This was 14.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 679.
97 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 | 14 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 184 | 39.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 25 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 43 | 9.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 68 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 5.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 65 | 13.9 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 7.7 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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