Cherokee County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 281,032 | — | #257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $108,115 | +43.9% | #108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $435,100 | +54.3% | #214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,799 | +54.7% | #96 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | -44.6% | #206 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 281,032, making it the #257 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $108,115, ranking #108 out of 3,222 counties — 43.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $435,100 (+54.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,799/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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89.6% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County, Georgia has a total population of 281,032, making it the 257th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $108,115, which ranks #108 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $435,100, 54.3% above the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $1,799 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 41.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.7 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.0%).
All data for Cherokee County, Georgia 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.