Statistics for Cherokee County
Latest official figures for Cherokee County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 19,105 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 42.2 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 169 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 291 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.83 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 15.21 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 16.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 57,668 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,091.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.3 % | 2024 |