Cherokee County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 8,773 | — | — |
| 1850 | 13,884 | +5,111 | +58.3% |
| 1860 | 18,360 | +4,476 | +32.2% |
| 1870 | 11,132 | -7,228 | -39.4% |
| 1880 | 19,108 | +7,976 | +71.6% |
| 1890 | 20,459 | +1,351 | +7.1% |
| 1900 | 21,096 | +637 | +3.1% |
| 1910 | 20,226 | -870 | -4.1% |
| 1920 | 20,862 | +636 | +3.1% |
| 1930 | 20,219 | -643 | -3.1% |
| 1940 | 19,928 | -291 | -1.4% |
| 1950 | 17,634 | -2,294 | -11.5% |
| 1960 | 16,303 | -1,331 | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 15,606 | -697 | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 18,760 | +3,154 | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 19,543 | +783 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 23,988 | +4,445 | +22.7% |
| 2010 | 25,989 | +2,001 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 24,971 | -1,018 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 26,138 | +1,167 | +4.7% |
Cities & CDPs in Cherokee County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre | 3,845 | — |
| 2 | Cedar Bluff | 1,932 | +71.1% |
| 3 | Leesburg | 1,006 | +767.2% |
| 4 | Sand Rock | 611 | +39.5% |
| 5 | Spring Garden | 216 | -9.2% |
| 6 | Gaylesville | 177 | -7.8% |
| 7 | Broomtown | 160 | -12.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 8,773 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 13,884 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 18,360 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 11,132 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 19,108 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 20,459 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 21,096 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 20,226 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 20,862 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 20,219 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 19,928 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 17,634 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 16,303 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 15,606 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 18,760 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 19,543 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 23,988 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 24,403 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 24,591 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 24,887 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 25,031 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 25,466 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 25,553 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 25,636 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 25,854 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 25,989 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 25,989 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 25,993 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 25,961 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 26,022 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 25,900 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 25,739 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 25,769 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 25,822 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 26,035 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 26,254 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 24,971 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 25,060 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 25,334 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 25,700 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 26,138 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)