North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,562 (100%) |
| Population Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,628 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,569 |
| Median Home Value | $232,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,404 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,083 (60.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,158 (11.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,163 (28.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,241 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 8,447 (63.8%) |
The table below compares Cherokee County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 73 | 28th |
| Population Density | # 73 | 28th |
| Median Household Income | # 76 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 74 | 27th |
| Diversity Index | # 95 | 6th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
