Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 27,014, reflecting a 1.65% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 40th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 25,968 and has grown 4.03% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.5 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 46.6 years
There are 20,717 adults, (6,220 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 12,825 (50.4%)
Male: 12,618 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 90.76% White, 3.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,091 | 90.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,055 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 970 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 205 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.24% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $43,136. Household income levels show a median of $53,863. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,702 | - |
| Families | $69,757 | $91,876 |
| Households | $53,863 | $76,789 |
| Non Families | $34,637 | $46,467 |
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