Cherokee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cherokee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 274,539. It is the 7th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cherokee County is 40.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cherokee County is $105,442. This is 41% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $389,800. Housing costs are 43% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cherokee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Black or African American population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

39.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cherokee County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.