The 2000 Census showed that Cherokee County had a population of 24,298 people. This represented 0.3% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 75th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Cherokee had a population of 26,307 people. This is an increase of 8.27% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 27,444 | +12.95% | +4.32% since 2009 |
2009 | 26,307 | +8.27% | -0.96% since 2008 |
2008 | 26,561 | +9.31% | +0.2% since 2007 |
2007 | 26,507 | +9.09% | +1.35% since 2006 |
2006 | 26,153 | +7.63% | +2.61% since 2005 |
2005 | 25,489 | +4.9% | +1.17% since 2004 |
2004 | 25,195 | +3.69% | +1.21% since 2003 |
2003 | 24,893 | +2.45% | +0.9% since 2002 |
2002 | 24,670 | +1.53% | +0.57% since 2001 |
2001 | 24,530 | +0.95% | +0.95% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 24,298 | The Last Census |
Cherokee County had 13,499 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Cherokee County has a total area<3> of 466.7 square miles [1,208 km²]. Of this total, 455.2 square miles [1,178 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.46%) being water (11.49 square miles [29.75 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Cherokee County had a population density of 53.4 people per square mile [20.61 people/km²], making it the state's 81st most densely populated county (out of 100 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Cherokee County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Cherokee and the state of North Carolina. Click here for the Cherokee County QuickFact (QF-37039).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Cherokee County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Fannin (GA) | QF-13111 | SW | 22,945 | 19,798 | 15.9% |
Union (GA) | QF-13291 | S | 21,252 | 17,289 | 22.92% |
Clay | QF-37043 | SE | 10,333 | 8,775 | 17.75% |
Graham | QF-37075 | NE | 8,001 | 7,993 | 0.1% |
Macon | QF-37113 | E | 33,233 | 29,811 | 11.48% |
Monroe (TN) | QF-47123 | NW | 45,830 | 38,961 | 17.63% |
Polk (TN) | QF-47139 | W | 15,648 | 16,050 | -2.5% |
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