Cherokee County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13057
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 420.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 434.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.244317
- Longitude
- -84.475057
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 264,492
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 201,736
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 239,664 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 24,826 | 9.4% |
| White | 208,201 | 78.7% |
| Black | 18,848 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5,152 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,374 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 187,372 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 14,366 | 7.1% |
| White | 165,235 | 81.9% |
| Black | 15,426 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4,714 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,351 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 699 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 281,032
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $111,291
- Poverty Rate
- 6.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,439
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 214,752 | 76.4% |
| Black | 20,268 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 6,682 | 2.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 192,745
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 32,475 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 89,710 | 46.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 70,560 | 36.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 92,144 | 47.8% |
| Female | 100,592 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 144,007 | 74.7% |
| Hispanic | 14,076 | 7.3% |
| Black | 11,991 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3,086 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 118,080
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 93,318 | 64.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,804 | 41.2% |
| Black | 6,146 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 1,390 | 45.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 55,739 | 60.5% |
| Female | 62,335 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 35,533 (18.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 79,712 (41.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 106,407
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $433,589
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,853
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 21.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.