Cherokee Ridge, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 577, Cherokee Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cherokee Ridge is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 577. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cherokee Ridge is 33.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 29.5% of the population under 18, Cherokee Ridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cherokee Ridge is $171,368. This is 168% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 112% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cherokee Ridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $336,400. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Cherokee Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cherokee Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (99.3% vs 63.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

63.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cherokee Ridge in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 124% higher 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 98.4%. Notably, 41.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cherokee Ridge, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.