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Cherokee Hills, Overland Park: Population Density and Housing Trends (2010-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Population Density
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Demographics
Population
Population Density
Cherokee Hills, a neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas, exhibited population density of 8,920.86 people per square mile in 2022, indicative of a light urban environment.
The neighborhood experienced significant population fluctuations between 2010 and 2022. The population peaked at 2,615 residents in 2010 and reached a low of 1,889 in 2015, representing a 28% decrease. By 2022, the population had recovered to 2,389, a 26% increase from the 2015 low.
Population density patterns mirrored these trends. The highest density was 9,764.77 people per square mile in 2010, decreasing to 7,053.79 in 2015, before increasing to the 2022 level.
The 2022 population of 2,389 resided in an estimated 915 housing units. Considering the national average household size of 2.61 persons, Cherokee Hills likely contains a mix of family homes and smaller households.
Cherokee Hills' location within Overland Park, a major suburb of Kansas City, suggests proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a less dense living environment than the city center.
The neighborhood may be experiencing redevelopment or gentrification, potentially explaining some population fluctuations. Older properties may be undergoing replacement or renovation to accommodate changing housing preferences and demographic shifts.
Cherokee Hills presents as an urban neighborhood with a relatively stable recent population trend, indicating its continued appeal as a residential area within Overland Park.
