Cherokee County's 2026 population is estimated at 306,053, reflecting a 2.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cherokee County is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 215,226 and has grown 42.2% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 217,029 adults, (44,502 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 141,883 (50.5%)
Male: 139,149 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 76.42% White, 7.21% Black or African American, 3.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214,752 | 76.42% |
| Two or more races | 24,807 | 8.83% |
| Black or African American | 20,268 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 11,210 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 6,682 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 3,234 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.03% |
Cherokee County 's average per capita income is $60,352. Household income levels show a median of $108,115. The poverty rate stands at 6.98%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $136,984 | $159,573 |
| Families | $122,636 | $147,091 |
| Households | $108,115 | $131,625 |
| Non Families | $63,053 | $78,820 |
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