Cherokee County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Cherokee County, Alabama has a population of 25,443, the 40th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $53,863 and the median home value is $179,700. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cherokee County Quick Facts
How Cherokee County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,224 | 25,443 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $50,769 | $53,863 | +6.1% |
| Median home value | $165,900 | $179,700 | +8.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cherokee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | 3,700 | $44,664 | 21.1% | $158,400 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,629 | $52,500 | 29.3% | $204,800 |
| Leesburg | 998 | $56,875 | 10.8% | $182,500 |
| Broomtown | 279 | N/A | 44.8% | N/A |
| Spring Garden | 201 | $60,919 | 0.0% | $9,999 |
| Gaylesville | 151 | $45,625 | 15.2% | $137,500 |
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Population Overview
Cherokee County is located in Alabama with a total population of 25,443. It is the 40th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cherokee County is 47.5 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,863. This is 16% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $179,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cherokee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cherokee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cherokee County, Alabama?
Cherokee County has a population of 25,443, making it the 40th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Cherokee County?
The median household income in Cherokee County is $53,863 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Cherokee County, Alabama?
Cherokee County contains 6 Census-designated places.