Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 31,245 with a growth rate of 1.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 71st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 27,435 and has seen a growth of 13.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 53.5 years
Female: 54.6 years
Male: 52 years
There are 24,846 adults, (9,303 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 14,887 (50.4%)
Male: 14,675 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 90.45% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,739 | 90.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,583 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 527 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 347 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 210 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.53% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $35,677. Household income levels show a median of $53,628. The poverty rate stands at 12.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,943 | - |
| Families | $70,052 | $83,056 |
| Households | $53,628 | $68,893 |
| Non Families | $33,255 | $41,300 |
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