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World Population Review
Cherokee County, Alabama Population 2021
Cherokee County, Alabama's estimated population is 26,560 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 2.30% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,560 | 182 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 26,378 | 182 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 26,196 | 182 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 26,014 | 209 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 25,805 | 37 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 25,768 | 36 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 25,732 | -163 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 25,895 | -122 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 26,017 | 59 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 25,958 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 25,989 | 26 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 25,963 | 6,420 | 32.85% |
| 1990 | 19,543 | 783 | 4.17% |
| 1980 | 18,760 | 3,154 | 20.21% |
| 1970 | 15,606 | -697 | -4.28% |
| 1960 | 16,303 | -1,331 | -7.55% |
| 1950 | 17,634 | -2,294 | -11.51% |
| 1940 | 19,928 | -291 | -1.44% |
| 1930 | 20,219 | -643 | -3.08% |
| 1920 | 20,862 | 636 | 3.14% |
| 1910 | 20,226 | -870 | -4.12% |
| 1900 | 21,096 | 637 | 3.11% |
| 1890 | 20,459 | 1,351 | 7.07% |
| 1880 | 19,108 | 7,976 | 71.65% |
| 1870 | 11,132 | -7,228 | -39.37% |
| 1860 | 18,360 | 4,476 | 32.24% |
| 1850 | 13,884 | 5,111 | 58.26% |
| 1840 | 8,773 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.69%
County Website
State
Founded
January 9, 1836
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
25,963
Growth Since 2010
2.30%
Cherokee County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,052 | 92.85% |
| Black or African American | 1,191 | 4.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 280 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 225 | 0.87% |
| Some Other Race | 91 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.25% |
Cherokee County, Alabama Population by Race
Cherokee County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Cherokee County, Alabama Population by Age
Cherokee County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,737 | 2.39 | 77.3 |
| Married | 6,024 | 2.92 | 87.2 |
| Non Family | 3,430 | 1.12 | 64.6 |
| Female | 916 | 3.27 | 66.4 |
| Male | 367 | 3.3 | 62.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
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Cherokee County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,289 | 6.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,189 | 11.60% |
| High School Graduate | 7,598 | 40.26% |
| Some College | 3,806 | 20.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,585 | 8.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,254 | 6.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,153 | 6.11% |
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Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,638 | 14,481 | 2,208 |
| Black | 866 | 714 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 252 | 83 | 39 |
| Other Race | 91 | ||
| 2+ Races | 61 | 47 | |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 8 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 25 |
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 71.43%.
Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,245
Average Earnings
$37,702
Average Male
$28,529
Average Female
Cherokee County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cherokee County, Alabama Language by Age
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Cherokee County, Alabama Language
98.46% of Cherokee County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.19% of the population.
Cherokee County, Alabama Language
Cherokee County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,540 | 3,295 | 14.00% |
| Black | 1,115 | 114 | 10.22% |
| Multiple | 188 | 71 | 37.77% |
| Hispanic | 398 | 54 | 13.57% |
| Other | 91 | 40 | 43.96% |
| Asian | 64 | 25 | 39.06% |
| Native | 280 | 15 | 5.36% |
13.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
15.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama is Other, with 43.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee County, Alabama is Native, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.38%.
Cherokee County, Alabama Poverty
Cherokee County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Cherokee County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Cherokee County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Cherokee County, Alabama Marital Status
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by War
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,798 | 9.25% |
| Black | 80 | 8.40% |
| Native American | 5 | 13.16% |
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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9.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cherokee County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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48.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Cherokee County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Cherokee County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Cherokee County, Alabama 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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99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Cherokee County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 52.31% having been born in Alabama. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cherokee County, Alabama Place of Birth
- 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