Cherokee County, Georgia

Total Population: 274,539

County Seat: Canton

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Median Home Value

$389,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$105,442

Across all households

Median Age

40 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)74.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.0%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

15.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.9%

No Health Insurance

10.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$105,442

Mean Household Income

$128,400

Per Capita Income

$47,337

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

3.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$389,800

Median Rent

$1,703/mo

Total Housing Units

103,923

Owner-Occupied

77.4%

Renter-Occupied

22.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Married Couple Households

61.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Average Household Size

2.75

Broadband Internet Access

94.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13057.