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Cherokee

Alabama · 1,237 residents · 2.216 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,597. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 242 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,237
−16%since 1990
from 1,479 in 1990
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
−1%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7219281K1K2K1990201020202024Cherokee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,597
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,431
+27%since 1990
from $9,763 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
21.6% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,197)
Black19.1%(282)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(574)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(963)
Black20.2%(250)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.7%(516)
42
+8%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cherokee, Alabama?

Cherokee, Alabama has about 1,237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Alabama?

The typical household in Cherokee, Alabama earns about $24,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, Alabama expensive?

In Cherokee, Alabama, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Alabama?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, Alabama?

About 22.6% of people in Cherokee, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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