Demographics in Cherokee, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cherokee?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

1,631

Male

789

48.4%

Female

842

51.6%

Median Age

40.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

10.4%

Black

2.1%

Hispanic

5.2%

Two or More

8.8%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.7%

High School or Higher

35.6%

Foreign Born

1.1%

Veterans

12.1%

Married

34.3%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cherokee, NC has a population of 1,631 with a median age of 40.3. The racial makeup is 10.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Black. About 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.1%.