Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 26,738 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 40th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 25,968 and has seen a growth of 2.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.5 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 46.6 years
There are 20,717 adults, (6,220 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 12,825 (50.4%)
Male: 12,618 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 90.76% White, 3.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,091 | 90.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,055 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 970 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 205 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.24% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $43,136. Household income levels show a median of $53,863. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,702 | - |
| Families | $69,757 | $91,876 |
| Households | $53,863 | $76,789 |
| Non Families | $34,637 | $46,467 |
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