Demographics
| Population Trends for Cherokee County | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Census | 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2018 Estimate | 2019 Estimate* | |
| Cherokee County | 90,204 | 141,903 | 214,346 | 247,573 | 258,773 |
| Ball Ground | 905 | 730 | 1,433 | 2,183 | 2,195 |
| Canton | 4,817 | 7,709 | 22,958 | 29,264 | 30,528 |
| Holly Springs | 2,406 | 3,195 | 9,189 | 12,915 | 15,442 |
| Nelson | 486 | 632 | 1,314 | 1,378 | 1,377 |
| Waleska | 700 | 616 | 644 | 963 | 964 |
| Woodstock | 4,361 | 10,050 | 23,896 | 32,235 | 33,039 |
| Georgia | 6,478,216 | 8,186,453 | 9,687,663 | 10,519,475 | 10,617,423 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2019 Population Estimate
| Other Facts for Cherokee County | |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,670 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,199 |
| Median Age | 37 |
| Population Projections: | |
| 2025 | 360,734 |
| 2030 | 415,826 |
| Housing Trends: | |
| Housing Units | 97,492 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% |
| 2019 Taxes: | |
| Effective Property Tax | $11.366 per $1000 (Unincorporated) |
| Millage Rate | 28.415 (Unincorporated) |
| Local Sales Tax | 2% |
| State Sales Tax | 4% |
| Top Employers: | |
| Belnick, Inc. | |
| Caire, Inc. | |
| Chart, Inc. | |
| Cherokee County Government | |
| Cherokee County School District | |
| Home Depot | |
| Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. | |
| Northside Hospital-Cherokee | |
| Pilgrim’s | |
| Piolax Corporation | |
| Publix Super Markets | |
| The Kroger Company | |
| Reinhardt University | |
| Universal Alloy Corporation | |
Below are links to a variety of demographic information on Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Demographic Data: Search for GIS data on the Cherokee Office of Economic Development’s website.
Cherokee County Census Information: Obtain U.S. Census information on Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Labor Profile: Information Provided by the Georgia Department of Labor.
Georgia Labor Market Explorer: Contains a wide range of information about the labor market and economic conditions for Georgia and Cherokee County. Information is customized for Job Seekers, Employers, and Analysts and Researchers.
Atlanta Regional Commission: Cherokee County demographic profile provided by the ARC. Includes population, general demographic and forecast. Housing, water and wastewater, employment, and transportation information is also included in this profile. A variety of demographic information is also available on the ARC website.
Largest Industries: A list of the largest industries in Cherokee County.
CHEROKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SELECTS TEEN LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE CLASS OF 2021