Living in Cherokee, NC
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Cherokee, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
2,046
Unemployment
2.0%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$128,900
Median Income
$40,982
Median Rent
$514
Cherokee SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
4
Education
5
Commute
10
Rankings for Cherokee in North Carolina
Map Of Cherokee, NC
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Cherokee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,046 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 2,163 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 2,309 | 14.7% |
| 2016 | 2,013 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 2,157 | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 2,710 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,716 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 3,206 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 3,360 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 3,182 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cherokee
| Race | Cherokee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.2% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 81.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Cherokee
| Gender | Cherokee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cherokee for adults over 25
| Education | Cherokee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Cherokee, North Carolina
| Income | Cherokee | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
