Cherokee County, Alabama
Total Population: 25,224
County Seat: Centre
Median Home Value
$165,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$50,769
Across all households
Median Age
47.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.8%
65 Years and Over
23.8%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.4%
No Health Insurance
9.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$50,769
Mean Household Income
$71,062
Per Capita Income
$31,360
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
69.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$165,900
Median Rent
$750/mo
Total Housing Units
14,663
Owner-Occupied
79.5%
Renter-Occupied
20.5%
Vacancy Rate
28.5%
Married Couple Households
51.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.1%
Average Household Size
2.38
Broadband Internet Access
80.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01019.