Cherokee County, Alabama Population 2022
Cherokee County, Alabama's estimated population is 26,742 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County, Alabama is the 40th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 25,963 and has seen a growth of 3.00% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 8,773 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 13,884 | 5,111 | 58.26% |
| 1860 | 18,360 | 4,476 | 32.24% |
| 1870 | 11,132 | -7,228 | -39.37% |
| 1880 | 19,108 | 7,976 | 71.65% |
| 1890 | 20,459 | 1,351 | 7.07% |
| 1900 | 21,096 | 637 | 3.11% |
| 1910 | 20,226 | -870 | -4.12% |
| 1920 | 20,862 | 636 | 3.14% |
| 1930 | 20,219 | -643 | -3.08% |
| 1940 | 19,928 | -291 | -1.44% |
| 1950 | 17,634 | -2,294 | -11.51% |
| 1960 | 16,303 | -1,331 | -7.55% |
| 1970 | 15,606 | -697 | -4.28% |
| 1980 | 18,760 | 3,154 | 20.21% |
| 1990 | 19,543 | 783 | 4.17% |
| 2010 | 25,963 | 6,420 | 32.85% |
| 2011 | 25,989 | 26 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 25,958 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 26,017 | 59 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 25,895 | -122 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 25,732 | -163 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 25,768 | 36 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 25,805 | 37 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 26,014 | 209 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 26,196 | 182 | 0.70% |
| 2020 | 26,378 | 182 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 26,560 | 182 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 26,742 | 182 | 0.69% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,970 | 92.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,250 | 4.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 150 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 212 | 0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 427 | 1.64% |
Cherokee County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,836 | 2.38 | 78.2 |
| Married | 6,096 | 2.9 | 86.9 |
| Male | 412 | 3.08 | 76 |
| Female | 877 | 3.31 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 3,451 | 1.14 | 65.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,197 | 6.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,091 | 10.92% |
| High School Graduate | 7,495 | 39.15% |
| Some College | 3,786 | 19.78% |
| Associates Degree | 2,098 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,202 | 6.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,274 | 6.66% |
Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26 | 15 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 268 | 132 | 37 |
| Black | 783 | 528 | 108 |
| White | 17,809 | 14,925 | 2,314 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 161 | 8 |
| Native American | 94 | 94 | |
| Other Race | 141 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.62%.
$35,959
Average Earnings
$40,758
Average Male
$31,770
Average Female
Cherokee County, Alabama Language by Age
Cherokee County, Alabama Language
97.27% of Cherokee County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
Cherokee County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 26 | 20 | 76.92% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 181 | 42.89% |
| Multiple | 376 | 84 | 22.34% |
| Native | 150 | 31 | 20.67% |
| Black | 1,187 | 155 | 13.06% |
| White | 23,538 | 2,863 | 12.16% |
| Other | 169 | NaN% |
12.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.38%
Male Poverty Rate
13.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama is Asian, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.87%.
Cherokee County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Cherokee County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Cherokee County, Alabama 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 35-44.
Cherokee County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,519 | 7.77% |
| Black | 77 | 8.11% |
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by Education
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.82%
Born in Cherokee County, Alabama
98.07%
Native Born
1.93%
Foreign Born
1.39%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.07% of Cherokee County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 51.82% having been born in Alabama. 1.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990