Cherokee, AL

Census Place

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2021 Population

911

4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

45.9

0.658% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

33.4%

1.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,406

1.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$82,400

6.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cherokee, AL had a population of 911 people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $36,406. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cherokee, AL grew from 876 to 911, a 4% increase and its median household income grew from $35,875 to $36,406, a 1.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), Other (Hispanic) (5.82%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.61%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.22%).

None of the households in Cherokee, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Cherokee, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Cherokee, AL was $82,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Cherokee, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherokee, AL was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cherokee, AL is home to a population of 911 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.43% of Cherokee, AL residents were born outside of the country (13 people).

In 2021, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (634 people) in Cherokee, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 180 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 53 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Cherokee, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cherokee, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cherokee, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
634 ± 205
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
180 ± 95
Other (Hispanic)
53 ± 89

10.4%

Hispanic Population

95 people

10.4% of the people in Cherokee, AL are hispanic (95 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cherokee, AL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13 people

As of 2021, 1.43% of Cherokee, AL residents (13 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cherokee, AL was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cherokee, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
27 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
15 ± 34
Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 6

Cherokee, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cherokee, AL employs 255 people. The largest industries in Cherokee, AL are Manufacturing (81 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (20 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($48,828), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,139), and Educational Services ($33,125).

Employment

Occupations

255

2021 Value

± 104

15.9%

1 Year growth

± 49.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherokee, AL grew at a rate of 15.9%, from 220 employees to 255 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherokee, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49 people), Production Occupations (43 people), and Material Moving Occupations (25 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherokee, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

255

2021 Value

± 104

15.9%

1 Year growth

± 49.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherokee, AL grew at a rate of 15.9%, from 220 employees to 255 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherokee, AL, are Manufacturing (81 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (20 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherokee, AL, though some of these residents may live in Cherokee, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,750

Median earning men ± $13,976

$23,889

Median earning women ± $16,635

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($38,958), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,361), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($12,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cherokee, AL was $82,400 in 2021, which is 0.336 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $77,100 to $82,400, a 6.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Cherokee, AL is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cherokee, AL have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cherokee, AL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$82,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,268

$244

Median Property Taxes

±$81

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cherokee, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cherokee, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.3% of the housing units in Cherokee, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cherokee, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 210

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Cherokee, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,406

Median Household Income

± $12,728

352

Number of Households

± 92

In 2021, the median household income of the 352 households in Cherokee, AL grew to $36,406 from the previous year's value of $35,875.

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cherokee, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (91.3%)
Carpooled (8.66%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2021, 91.3% of workers in Cherokee, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.66%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cherokee, AL have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Cherokee, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cherokee, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cherokee, AL have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherokee, AL (304 out of 911 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherokee, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Cherokee, AL has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 18.9% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colbert County, AL see 1625 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.83% increase from the previous year (1565 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1911 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2309 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,625 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colbert County, AL

Primary care physicians in Colbert County, AL see an average of 1,625 patients per year. This represents a 3.83% increase from the previous year (1,565 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colbert County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 12.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.95%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

18.9%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherokee, AL declined by 3.75% from 7.22% to 6.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cherokee, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.