Cherokee is a town located in Colbert County Alabama. Cherokee has a 2024 population of 964. Cherokee is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherokee is $53,467 with a poverty rate of 25.84%. The median age in Cherokee is 47.1 years: 43.2 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherokee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 17.08% |
| Other race | 46 | 5.17% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 357 | 2.49 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 185 | 2.6 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 90 | 2.93 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.22 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 8 | 6.88 | 0 | 100 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 10.13% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 6.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 49.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 136 | 21.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 424 | 42 |
| Black | 126 | 108 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 21.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,750 | $0 | $30,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,500 | $52,500 | $35,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,781 | $51,023 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $41,094 | $49,375 | $40,156 |
$40,781
Average Earnings
$51,023
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Cherokee residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 101 | 15.61% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 60 | 82.19% |
| Black | 152 | 59 | 38.82% |
| Other | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Multiple | 37 | 24 | 64.86% |
25.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.99%
Male Poverty Rate
29.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherokee is White, with 15.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.09% |
| High School | 16.88% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 2.22% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,109 | $59,754 |
| Households | $50,446 | $53,467 |
| Married Families | $68,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $29,423 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 6.21% |
| Black | 8 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.98%
Born in Cherokee
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
98.54% of Cherokee residents were born in the United States, with 67.98% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 954 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 956 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 958 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 960 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 962 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 964 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 966 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 964 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 969 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 972 | -32 | -3.19% |
| 2019 | 1,004 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,007 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,007 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 1,011 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,013 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,020 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 1,029 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,037 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,042 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,047 | 0 | 0% |