Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 27,014 with a growth rate of 1.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 40th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 25,968 and has seen a growth of 4.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 91.25% White, 3.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (91.25%)
Two or more races (3.77%)
Black or African American (3.76%)
Other race (0.65%)
Native American (0.41%)
Asian (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,017 | 91.25% |
| Two or more races | 952 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 948 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $42,186. Household income levels show a median of $50,769. The poverty rate stands at 14.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,042 | - |
| Families | $66,392 | $84,396 |
| Households | $50,769 | $71,062 |
| Non Families | $33,576 | $44,438 |
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