Cherokee, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,059
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.3
    17.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.3%
    14.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,972
    16.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $189,900
    1.45% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    924
    41.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cherokee, NC 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.

    95.6% of the residents in Cherokee, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cherokee, NC was $189,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

    Most people in Cherokee, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherokee, NC was 1 car per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaJackson County, NCSwain County, NCCullowhee, NCHaywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NCJackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    Cherokee, NC is home to a population of 2.06k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.71% of Cherokee, NC residents were born outside of the country (97 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.13 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.45k people) in Cherokee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 White (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.6% of Cherokee, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cherokee, NC was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, NC
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      1.45k ± 370
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      203 ± 108
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      172 ± 115
    3.06%
    Hispanic Population
    63 people

    In 2024, there were 7.13 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.45k people) in Cherokee, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 White (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.06% of the people in Cherokee, NC are hispanic (63 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cherokee, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.71%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    97 people
    1.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people

    As of 2024, 4.71% of Cherokee, NC residents (97 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cherokee, NC was 1.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      66 ± 90
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      62 ± 57
    3. Vietnam
      38 ± 56

    Cherokee, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cherokee, NC.

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    Health

    56% of the population of Cherokee, NC has health coverage, with 23.7% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 8.62% on Medicare, 9.11% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    44%
    Uninsured
    23.7%
    Employer Coverage
    14.5%
    Medicaid
    8.62%
    Medicare
    9.11%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherokee, NC declined by 10.2% from 49% to 44%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Cherokee, NC employs 924 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cherokee, NC were Accommodation & Food Services (181 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (115 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,182), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($70,487), and Educational Services ($50,921).

    Employment

    Occupations

    924
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    41.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 32.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cherokee, NC grew at a rate of 41.5%, from 653 employees to 924 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherokee, NC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (124 people), Sales & Related Occupations (112 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (98 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherokee, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    924
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    41.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 32.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cherokee, NC grew at a rate of 41.5%, from 653 employees to 924 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherokee, NC, are Accommodation & Food Services (181 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherokee, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cherokee, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,125
    Median earning men ± $5,049
    $31,412
    Median earning women ± $11,491

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($39,152), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,531), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($27,222).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,905), Public Administration ($30,694), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($27,383).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cherokee, NC was $189,900 in 2024, which is 0.571 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $189,900, a 1.45% decrease. The homeownership rate in Cherokee, NC is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cherokee, NC have an average commute time of 11.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cherokee, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $189,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$80,745
    $587
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$187

    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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Cherokee, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,972
    Median Household Income
    ± $23,565
    937
    Number of Households
    ± 239

    In 2024, the median household income of the 937 households in Cherokee, NC grew to $55,972 from the previous year's value of $48,173.

    The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, NC 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cherokee, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (92.3%)
    2. Walked (5.15%)
    3. Carpooled (1.64%)

    In 2024, 92.3% of workers in Cherokee, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (5.15%) and those who carpooled to work (1.64%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    11.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cherokee, NC have a shorter commute time (11.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Cherokee, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cherokee, NC have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherokee, NC (426 out of 2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherokee, NC is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

    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.

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