Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County is home to 25,443 people. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $53,863.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,443 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,863 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.8% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.2% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $179,700 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $762 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.1% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.5 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Calhoun County
- Cleburne County
- DeKalb County
- Etowah County
- Chattooga County, Georgia
- Floyd County, Georgia
- Polk County, Georgia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.