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Cherokee

North Carolina · 2,195 residents · 12.071 sq mi
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Cherokee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $136,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
2,195
+7%since 2019
from 2,046 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 169 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−22%since 2019
from 45.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K201020202024Cherokee
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,382
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,982 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,690
+8%since 2019
from $22,024 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $514 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
31.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(250)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian2.3%(47)
Other83.1%(1,701)
Diversity Score36.6%(750)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(206)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(148)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other83.1%(1,824)
Diversity Score39.3%(863)
Diversity Score
39
+7%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+8%since 2019
from 11.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
49.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee, North Carolina?

Cherokee, North Carolina has about 2,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherokee, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cherokee, North Carolina earns about $43,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee, North Carolina expensive?

In Cherokee, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $136,000, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee, North Carolina?

About 14.5% of people in Cherokee, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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