State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
452.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.30%
Growth Since 2010
-4.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Cherokee, Alabama Population 2021
1,002
Cherokee is a city located in Colbert County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 1,002, it is the 257th largest city in Alabama and the 10278th largest city in the United States . Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -0.30% annually and its population has decreased by -4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,048 in 2010. Cherokee reached it's highest population of 1,049 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Cherokee has a population density of 452 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cherokee is $42,786 with a poverty rate of 26.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is $69,400. The median age in Cherokee is 46.1 years, 45 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
Cherokee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokee was:
- White: 77.87%
- Black or African American: 19.81%
- Two or more races: 2.32%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Cherokee, Alabama is 1,002 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,011.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,048.
Cherokee, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 77.87% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 19.81% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 2.32% |
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Cherokee Population by Race
Cherokee Population Pyramid $2021
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Cherokee Population by Age
Cherokee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 364 | 2.37 | 72.8 |
| Married | 180 | 2.85 | 70 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.21 | 74.6 |
| Female | 62 | 3.26 | 77.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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Cherokee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 6.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 14.10% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 32.53% |
| Some College | 196 | 31.41% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 4.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.21% |
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Cherokee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cherokee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 376 | 23 |
| Black | 135 | 118 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.26%.
Cherokee Educational Attainment by Race
Cherokee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cherokee Language by Age
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Cherokee Language
100.00% of Cherokee residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Cherokee Language
Cherokee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 187 | 27.83% |
| Black | 171 | 21 | 12.28% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
26.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.45%
Male Poverty Rate
31.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cherokee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Black, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.02%.
Cherokee Poverty
Cherokee Poverty Rate by Education
Cherokee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Cherokee Married by Age and Sex
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Cherokee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Cherokee Marital Status by Race
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Cherokee Marital Status
Cherokee Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 7.65% |
| Black | 16 | 10.96% |
Cherokee Veterans by Race
Cherokee Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cherokee Veterans by Education
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45.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Cherokee Employment by Age
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Cherokee Employment by Race
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Cherokee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Cherokee residents were born in the United States, with 68.48% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Cherokee Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,002 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 1,005 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 1,008 | -3 | -0.30% |
| 2018 | 1,011 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 1,011 | -2 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 1,013 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 1,014 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,021 | -10 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,031 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,039 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,045 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,049 | 0.00% |