Cherokee County, North Carolina
Total Population: 29,197
County Seat: Murphy
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37039.