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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Cherokee County

Alabama · 19,543 residents · 553.524 sq mi
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Cherokee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,368. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 4,445 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,543
−19%vs 2000
vs 23,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,368
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,874 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,915
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,543 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$253
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $362 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(22,164)
Black5.5%(1,327)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(204)
Asian0.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(3,724)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(18,204)
Black6.5%(1,277)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(89)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0.3%(50)
Diversity Score17%(3,321)
Diversity Score
17
+9%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.5%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Cherokee County to nearby counties

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Income$54,563+155%
Home value$167,100+279%
Population103,886+293%
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$55,029+158%
Home value$156,600+255%
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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CHEROKEE COUNTY VS
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Income$51,204+140%
Home value$152,700+246%
Population74,085+180%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee County, Alabama?

Cherokee County, Alabama has about 19,543 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cherokee County, Alabama?

The typical household in Cherokee County, Alabama earns about $21,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee County, Alabama expensive?

In Cherokee County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee County, Alabama?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee County, Alabama?

About 17.6% of people in Cherokee County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9559Census Tract 9560Census Tract 9557.02Census Tract 9558.02Census Tract 9557.01Census Tract 9561.02Census Tract 9558.01Census Tract 9561.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 36272ZIP 35960ZIP 35959ZIP 35983ZIP 35973
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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