Cher-O-Creek State Designated Tribal Statistical Area

Cher-O-Creek State Designated Tribal Statistical Area is a state designated tribal statistical area in Houston County, Alabama, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 85,955 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 308 sq mi (798 km²) of land. A state designated tribal statistical area is drawn for a state-recognized tribe to report figures for the tribe.

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Cher-O-Creek State Designated Tribal Statistical Area in Alabama
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
85,955 ± 1,061
What it is
State designated tribal statistical area
County
Houston County
Land area
308 sq mi (798 km²)
Median household income
$53,933 ± $1,572
Median home value
$174,700 ± $2,907
Water area
1.07 sq mi (2.76 km²)
State
Alabama
Census code
9550
Coordinates (central point)
31.154334, -85.265706

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Dothan (city)71,514 people
  2. Ashford (city)2,447 people
  3. Cowarts (town)2,204 people
  4. Kinsey (city)2,195 people
  5. Webb (town)1,475 people
  6. Cottonwood (town)971 people
  7. Avon (town)378 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Before using this answer

These Census boundaries don’t decide tribal membership, jurisdiction or land status, and they aren’t a land acknowledgment. For services, enrollment or jurisdiction, ask the tribal government.

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