Cherokee County, North Carolina
Cherokee County is home to 29,562 people. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $53,628.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,562 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,628 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.4% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.0% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $232,300 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $813 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.4% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 53.5 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Fannin County, Georgia
- Union County, Georgia
- Clay County
- Graham County
- Macon County
- Monroe County, Tennessee
- Polk County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.