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Cherokee County

Georgia · 266,620 residents · 421.019 sq mi
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Cherokee County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,817. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266,620
+88%since 2000
from 141,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K128K186K243K300K1990201020202024Cherokee County
2024281K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,817
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,153
+53%since 2000
from $24,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,304
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(127,618)
Black2.5%(3,483)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(7,695)
Asian0.8%(1,127)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(29,168)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(197,867)
Black6.5%(17,326)
Hispanic / Latino12%(32,111)
Asian2%(5,429)
Other2.7%(7,080)
Diversity Score49.9%(133,011)
Segregation Score31.6%(84,368)
Diversity Score
50
+143%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherokee County, Georgia?

Cherokee County, Georgia has about 266,620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherokee County, Georgia earns about $84,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherokee County, Georgia expensive?

In Cherokee County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $271,300, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in Cherokee County, Georgia?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cherokee County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherokee County, Georgia?

About 6.9% of people in Cherokee County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherokee County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherokee County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176,416 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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