Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 304,516 with a growth rate of 1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 215,226 and has seen a growth of 41.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 217,029 adults, (44,502 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 141,883 (50.5%)
Male: 139,149 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 76.42% White, 7.21% Black or African American, 3.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214,752 | 76.42% |
| Two or more races | 24,807 | 8.83% |
| Black or African American | 20,268 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 11,210 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 6,682 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 3,234 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.03% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $60,352. Household income levels show a median of $108,115. The poverty rate stands at 6.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $136,984 | $159,573 |
| Families | $122,636 | $147,091 |
| Households | $108,115 | $131,625 |
| Non Families | $63,053 | $78,820 |
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