Cherokee County, North Carolina

Total Population: 29,197

County Seat: Murphy

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Median Home Value

$208,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,496

Across all households

Median Age

53.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

16.1%

65 Years and Over

31.3%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

14.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,496

Mean Household Income

$67,671

Per Capita Income

$30,800

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$208,700

Median Rent

$800/mo

Total Housing Units

18,182

Owner-Occupied

83.6%

Renter-Occupied

16.4%

Vacancy Rate

28.3%

Married Couple Households

51.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37039.