Alabama Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,443 (100%) |
| Population Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,863 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,884 |
| Median Home Value | $179,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,702 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,264 (56.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,928 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,510 (30.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 6,529 (64.1%) |
The table below compares Cherokee County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Alabama by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 41 | 41st |
| Population Density | # 37 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 66 | 3rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alabama Census Data Comparison Tool.
