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Population Review

Cherokee County, NC — Population & Demographics

Cherokee County, NC has a population of 29,197. The median household income is $51,496 and the median age is 53.3.

29,197

Population

$51,496

Median Income

$208,700

Median Home Value

53.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White91.2%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,496

Median Household Income

$30,800

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$208,700

Median Home Value

$800

Median Rent

83.6%

Homeownership

Education

91.4%

High School+

24.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cherokee County, NC has a population of 29,197 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Cherokee County, NC is $51,496.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.