Cherokee County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,562 | — | #1,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,628 | -28.6% | #2,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.5 years | +37.5% | #89 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,300 | -17.6% | #1,055 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | -30.1% | #2,009 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.9% | #1,372 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 29,562, making it the #1,488 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.5 years, which is 37.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,628, ranking #2,552 out of 3,222 counties — 28.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $232,300 (-17.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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87.5% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, North Carolina
Cherokee County, North Carolina has a total population of 29,562, making it the 1,488th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 53.5 years, which is 37.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,628, which ranks #2,552 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $232,300, 17.6% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Cherokee County, North Carolina 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.