CHEROKEE, NC  28719

Total Population: 6,577

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Median Home Value

$144,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,221

Across all households

Median Age

38 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native76.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)11.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%

Under 18 Years

24.5%

65 Years and Over

17.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

40.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,221

Mean Household Income

$63,416

Per Capita Income

$25,900

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

63.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$144,700

Median Rent

$673/mo

Total Housing Units

3,150

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

28.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

40.7%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

71.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28719.