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Cherokee Central Schools
Cherokee Central Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 6,703. The median household income is $55,592 and the median age is 38.3.
6,703
Population
97
People / sq mi
$55,592
Median Income
38.3
Median Age
Cherokee Central Schools covers 69 sq mi of land at 96.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$55,592
Median Household Income
$26,991
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$188,200
Median Home Value
$888
Median Rent
74.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.8%
High School+
19.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherokee Central Schools serves a community with a population of 6,703 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Cherokee Central Schools is $55,592, with a per capita income of $26,991. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Cherokee Central Schools is 11.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 9.0% Asian, and 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cherokee Central Schools, 87.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cherokee Central Schools is $188,200, with a median rent of $888. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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Data for Cherokee Central Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700153).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.