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Cherokee

Alabama · 970 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 $35,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
−22%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+15%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7219281K1K2K1990201020202024Cherokee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,305
+39%since 2000
from $12,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(963)
Black20.2%(250)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(516)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(731)
Black18.7%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score43%(417)
Diversity Score
43
+3%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, Alabama?

Cherokee, Alabama has about 970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, Alabama?

The typical household in Cherokee, Alabama earns about $35,875 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, Alabama?

About 7.2% 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 33.9% 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 509 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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