Statistics for Cherokee County
Latest official figures for Cherokee County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 26,413 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 47.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 198 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 411 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 7.54 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 15.66 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 53,863 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 796.7 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.8 % | 2024 |