Cherokee County, Alabama

Total Population: 25,224

County Seat: Centre

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Two or More Races3.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01019.