Cherokee County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37039
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 455.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 466.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.137150
- Longitude
- -84.061449
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,356
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,635
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,440 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 914 | 3.1% |
| White | 26,681 | 90.9% |
| Black | 524 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 321 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,073 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 565 | 2.3% |
| White | 22,728 | 92.3% |
| Black | 472 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 696 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,562
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,072
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,622
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,739 | 90.5% |
| Black | 527 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,239
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,058 | 15.1% |
| Republican | 10,270 | 50.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,790 | 33.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,789 | 48.4% |
| Female | 10,448 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,731 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 2.7% |
| Black | 223 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,040
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,764 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 43.4% |
| Black | 75 | 33.6% |
| Asian | 40 | 42.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,862 | 59.9% |
| Female | 6,178 | 59.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,576 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,601 (24.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,404
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $228,276
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $898
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.