Cherokee County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01019
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 46.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 599.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.069515
- Longitude
- -85.654242
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,122
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,400
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,713 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 1.6% |
| White | 22,924 | 91.3% |
| Black | 1,055 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,154 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 1.2% |
| White | 18,787 | 92.1% |
| Black | 1,015 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 323 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,443
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,787
- Poverty Rate
- 14.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,707
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,091 | 90.8% |
| Black | 970 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,414
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,376 | 12.9% |
| Republican | 10,403 | 56.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,635 | 30.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,776 | 47.7% |
| Female | 9,638 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,330 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.1% |
| Black | 800 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,622
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,967 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 19.3% |
| Black | 223 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 37 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,799 | 43.3% |
| Female | 3,823 | 39.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,475 (28.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,138 (16.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,702
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $184,281
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $844
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.