Cherokee Authority

Cherokee is a middle-income small town of 2,059 with home prices 1.5× below the North Carolina median.

Cherokee, North Carolina

With 2,059 residents, Cherokee sits in Jackson County, North Carolina as a small civic unit. Median household income is $55,972.

Definition and scope

Located in Jackson County, North Carolina, Cherokee operates within North Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 11.

Who lives here

Cherokee has approximately 2,059 residents. The median age is 33.3 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $189,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 9.9%
• Black or African American: 1.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
• Asian: 4.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cherokee is $55,972. Poverty rate stands at 21.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.9%. Educational attainment: 24.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cherokee:

• Public schools: 12
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Cherokee is Jackson County Airport. Federal court business routes through Jackson County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Clemson, South Carolina.

Geography and climate

Cherokee sits at an elevation of 2,309 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.