Statistics for Cherokee County
Latest official figures for Cherokee County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 49,196 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.3 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 549 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 564 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.21 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.51 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.1 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 17.8 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 53,218 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,929.1 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.1 % | 2024 |