Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 306,053 with a growth rate of 2.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 215,226 and has seen a growth of 42.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 78.15% White, 7.18% Black or African American, 3.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (78.15%)
Two or more races (7.74%)
Black or African American (7.18%)
Other race (3.61%)
Asian (2.11%)
Native American (1.17%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 214,561 | 78.15% |
| Two or more races | 21,257 | 7.74% |
| Black or African American | 19,719 | 7.18% |
| Other race | 9,922 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 5,784 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 3,212 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $58,318. Household income levels show a median of $105,442. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,326 | $155,449 |
| Families | $118,861 | $143,207 |
| Households | $105,442 | $128,400 |
| Non Families | $61,759 | $76,681 |
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