Cherokee County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,443 | — | #1,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,863 | -28.3% | #2,542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $179,700 | -36.3% | #1,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | -34.5% | #2,394 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.1% | #1,907 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 25,443, making it the #1,640 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,863, ranking #2,542 out of 3,222 counties — 28.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $179,700 (-36.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $762/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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92.8% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County, Alabama has a total population of 25,443, making it the 1,640th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,863, which ranks #2,542 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $179,700, 36.3% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $762 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Cherokee County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.