Cherokee, NC

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Cherokee Overview

1,604
TOTAL POPULATION
812
MALE POPULATION
792
FEMALE POPULATION
102.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,828
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,906
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,655
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
628
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cherokee Zip Codes

Cherokee Area Codes

Race in Cherokee

The most populous races in Cherokee are Native / Alaskan (1,277 | 79.6%), White / Caucasian (154 | 9.6%), and Two or more Races (125 | 7.8%).
Race in Cherokee
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American311.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino915.7%
Native / Alaskan1,27779.6%
White / Caucasian1549.6%
Two or more Races1257.8%
Some other Race171.1%
Total1,604100.0%

Ancestry in Cherokee

The most populous ancestries reported in Cherokee are Cherokee (1,210 | 75.4%), Puerto Rican (41 | 2.6%), Lumbee (36 | 2.2%), Mexican (35 | 2.2%), and Irish (25 | 1.6%), together accounting for 84.0% of all Cherokee residents.
Ancestry in Cherokee
Ancestry# Population% Population
African100.6%
American171.1%
Blackfeet150.9%
Cherokee1,21075.4%
Chippewa130.8%
English140.9%
German150.9%
Irish251.6%
Lumbee362.2%
Mexican352.2%
Puerto Rican412.6%
Subsaharan African100.6%
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Immigrants in Cherokee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cherokee came from Central America (35 | 2.2%), Latin America (35 | 2.2%), and Mexico (35 | 2.2%), together accounting for 6.5% of all Cherokee residents.
Immigrants in Cherokee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America352.2%
Latin America352.2%
Mexico352.2%
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Sex and Age in Cherokee

Sex and Age in Cherokee

The most populous age groups in Cherokee are 20 to 24 Years (110 | 13.6%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (116 | 14.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (3.8%)66 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years52 (6.4%)28 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years50 (6.2%)30 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Years2 (0.3%)77 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years110 (13.6%)84 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Years53 (6.5%)11 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)40 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years60 (7.4%)40 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.5%)
45 to 49 Years94 (11.6%)39 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years39 (4.8%)65 (8.2%)
55 to 59 Years101 (12.4%)49 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years28 (3.5%)30 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years29 (3.6%)116 (14.6%)
70 to 74 Years75 (9.2%)17 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years29 (3.6%)70 (8.8%)
80 to 84 Years30 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over13 (1.6%)10 (1.3%)
Total812 (100.0%)792 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cherokee

Median Family Size in Cherokee

The median family size in Cherokee is 2.70 persons per family, with single female/mother families (132 | 30.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (56 | 12.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cherokee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple252 (57.3%)2.48
Single Male/Father56 (12.7%)2.29
Single Female/Mother132 (30.0%)3.31
Total Families440 (100.0%)2.70

Median Household Size in Cherokee

The median household size in Cherokee is 2.11 persons per household, with single female/mother households (132 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (309 | 41.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cherokee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple252 (33.6%)2.48
Single Male/Father56 (7.5%)2.29
Single Female/Mother132 (17.6%)3.63
Non-family309 (41.3%)1.13
Total Households749 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cherokee

Out of a total of 749 households in Cherokee, 440 (58.7%) are family households, while 309 (41.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 221, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 279.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-279 (37.2%)
2-Person Households221 (29.5%)30 (4.0%)
3-Person Households128 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households27 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households64 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total440 (58.7%)309 (41.3%)

Female Fertility in Cherokee

Fertility by Age in Cherokee

Average fertility rate in Cherokee is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 54.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (45.8%)81.0
35 to 50 years13 (54.2%)131.0
Total24 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cherokee

54.2% of women with births (24) in Cherokee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)

Fertility by Education in Cherokee

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (45.8%)229.0
High School Diploma13 (54.2%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cherokee

45.8% of women with births in Cherokee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)

Income in Cherokee

Income Overview in Cherokee

Per Capita Income in Cherokee is $22,828, while median incomes of families and households are $48,906 and $43,655 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,604$22,828
Median Family Income440$48,906
Mean Family Income440$51,120
Median Household Income749$43,655
Mean Household Income749$44,573
Income Deficit440$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,60428.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,60471.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6040.39

Earnings by Sex in Cherokee

Average Earnings in Cherokee are $25,038, $29,907 for men and $21,425 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Cherokee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male438 (59.6%)$29,907
Female297 (40.4%)$21,425
Total735 (100.0%)$25,038

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cherokee

The most common earnings brackets in Cherokee are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (89 | 20.3%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (57 | 19.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cherokee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)7 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99942 (9.6%)34 (11.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)19 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49931 (7.1%)34 (11.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99989 (20.3%)22 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (3.4%)57 (19.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)13 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99939 (8.9%)49 (16.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99958 (13.2%)8 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99965 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (3.6%)37 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99910 (2.3%)11 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (3.9%)6 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total438 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

Average earnings in Cherokee are $34,461 for men and $21,719 for women, a difference of 37.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,563, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,731. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $22,266, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,731$22,266
College or Associate's Degree$46,563$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,461$21,719

Family Income in Cherokee

Family Income Brackets in Cherokee

According to the Cherokee family income data, there are 135 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cherokee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000286.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995913.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996715.2%
$25,000 to $34,99961.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996715.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913530.7%
$75,000 to $99,999225.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994610.5%
$150,000 to $199,999102.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cherokee

5-person families (57 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Cherokee with $63,920 per family, while 2-person families (227 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $30,432 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cherokee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families227 (51.6%)$60,863
3-Person Families129 (29.3%)$36,181
4-Person Families27 (6.1%)$0
5-Person Families57 (13.0%)$63,920
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total440 (100.0%)$48,906

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cherokee

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cherokee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners174 (39.6%)$15,570
1 Earner152 (34.5%)$44,697
2 Earners81 (18.4%)$67,269
3+ Earners33 (7.5%)$0
Total440 (100.0%)$48,906

Household Income in Cherokee

Household Income Brackets in Cherokee

With 190 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cherokee, accounting for 25.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Cherokee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000425.6%
$10,000 to $14,99912616.8%
$15,000 to $24,99914018.7%
$25,000 to $34,99960.8%
$35,000 to $49,99915420.6%
$50,000 to $74,99919025.4%
$75,000 to $99,999354.7%
$100,000 to $149,999466.1%
$150,000 to $199,999101.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cherokee

The median household income in Cherokee is $43,655, with the highest median household income of $57,206 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 144 households (19.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 36 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cherokee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (4.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years144 (19.2%)$57,206
45 to 64 Years238 (31.8%)$37,222
65+ Years331 (44.2%)$42,813
Total749 (100.0%)$43,655

Poverty in Cherokee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee

With 22.2% poverty level for males and 33.6% for females among the residents of Cherokee, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (100.0%) and 33 females (70.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)33 (70.2%)
5 Years17 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (50.0%)15 (53.6%)
12 to 14 Years14 (100.0%)7 (23.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (46.2%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (25.5%)16 (11.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)31 (60.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)24 (40.0%)
45 to 54 Years27 (22.1%)32 (30.8%)
55 to 64 Years48 (37.2%)8 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)71 (53.4%)
75 Years and over14 (19.4%)15 (18.8%)
Total176 (22.2%)258 (33.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee

According to the poverty statistics in Cherokee, males aged under 5 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 89.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (100.0%)14 (29.8%)
5 Years11 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (50.0%)13 (46.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)23 (76.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years79 (74.5%)128 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Years69 (100.0%)20 (39.2%)
35 to 44 Years60 (100.0%)36 (60.0%)
45 to 54 Years95 (77.9%)72 (69.2%)
55 to 64 Years81 (62.8%)71 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)62 (46.6%)
75 Years and over58 (80.6%)65 (81.2%)
Total617 (77.8%)511 (66.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cherokee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cherokee show that 27.0% or 68 of the total 252 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 30.5%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cherokee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children130 (69.5%)57 (30.5%)
1 or 2 Children45 (80.4%)11 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (73.0%)68 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cherokee

According to the poverty data in Cherokee, 41.1% or 23 single-father households and 47.7% or 63 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (53.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (50.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cherokee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children23 (53.5%)63 (50.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (41.1%)63 (47.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cherokee

The poverty data for Cherokee shows that 68 of the married-couple family households (27.0%) and 86 of the single-parent households (45.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (30.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 86 household (51.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cherokee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children57 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (19.6%)86 (51.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (27.0%)86 (45.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Cherokee

Employment by Class of Employer in Cherokee

Among the 591 employed individuals in Cherokee, private company employees (285 | 48.2%), local government employees (147 | 24.9%), and federal government employees (76 | 12.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cherokee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28548.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)478.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations366.1%
Local Government Employees14724.9%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees7612.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total591100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cherokee

According to the labor force statistics for Cherokee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,334), 47.1% or 628 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years108 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years25 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years96 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years110 (46.4%)10 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years120 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years44 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (47.1%)10 (1.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

According to labor force statistics for Cherokee, 67.0% of individuals (459) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (685) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 82.6% or 228 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma228 (82.6%)12 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree86 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71 (70.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (67.0%)15 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cherokee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cherokee are Community & Social Service (99 | 16.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (46 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (42 | 6.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (11 | 1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cherokee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cherokee, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (38.1%), and Community & Social Service (16.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (83.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (16.2%)83 (83.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (38.1%)26 (61.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (16.2%)83 (83.8%)
Total (Overall)344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cherokee are Cleaning & Maintenance (84 | 13.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (68 | 11.0%), Personal Care & Service (38 | 6.1%), Security & Protection (10 | 1.6%), and Law Enforcement (10 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Cherokee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cherokee, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (55.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (34.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance55 (65.5%)29 (34.5%)
Personal Care & Service17 (44.7%)21 (55.3%)
Total (Category)150 (71.8%)59 (28.2%)
Total (Overall)344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cherokee are Office & Administration (128 | 20.7%), and Sales & Related (115 | 18.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cherokee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37 (32.2%)78 (67.8%)
Office & Administration89 (69.5%)39 (30.5%)
Total (Category)126 (51.8%)117 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cherokee are Construction & Extraction (25 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cherokee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cherokee are , and Production (29 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cherokee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cherokee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee

Employment Industries in Cherokee

The major employment industries in Cherokee include Accommodation & Food Services (174 | 28.2%), Educational Services (87 | 14.1%), Public Administration (84 | 13.6%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (65 | 10.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (31 | 5.0%).
Employment Industries in Cherokee

Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee

The Cherokee industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cherokee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support26 (96.3%)1 (3.7%)
Educational Services16 (18.4%)71 (81.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (32.3%)21 (67.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services145 (83.3%)29 (16.7%)
Public Administration20 (23.8%)64 (76.2%)
Total344 (55.7%)274 (44.3%)

Education in Cherokee

School Enrollment in Cherokee

The most common levels of schooling among the 200 students in Cherokee are elementary school (77 | 38.5%), high school (44 | 22.0%), and middle school (37 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Cherokee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2211.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School7738.5%
Middle School3718.5%
High School4422.0%
College / Undergraduate2010.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total200100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cherokee

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cherokee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cherokee

Education (95 | 51.6%), business (63 | 34.2%), engineering (14 | 7.6%), arts & humanities (10 | 5.4%), and physical & health sciences (2 | 1.1%) are the most common fields of study among 184 individuals in Cherokee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cherokee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences21.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering147.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business6334.2%
Education9551.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities105.4%
Total184100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cherokee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cherokee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cherokee are males with 3 vehicles (115, accounting for 34.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (45, making up 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cherokee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (3.9%)7 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle88 (26.5%)68 (26.3%)
2 Vehicles51 (15.4%)33 (12.7%)
3 Vehicles115 (34.6%)45 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles37 (11.1%)85 (32.8%)
5 or more Vehicles28 (8.4%)21 (8.1%)
Total332 (100.0%)259 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cherokee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cherokee are 5 to 9 minutes (210 commuters, 35.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (116 commuters, 19.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (101 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Cherokee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes21035.9%
10 to 14 Minutes10117.3%
15 to 19 Minutes11619.8%
20 to 24 Minutes7512.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6511.1%
35 to 39 Minutes183.1%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Cherokee

The most common commute times in Cherokee are 10 to 14 minutes (86 commuters, 25.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (126 commuters, 49.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cherokee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes84 (25.3%)126 (49.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes86 (25.9%)15 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (11.5%)78 (30.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes41 (12.3%)34 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes65 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes18 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cherokee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cherokee are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (115, 34.6%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (67, 26.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cherokee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (1.8%)24 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM109 (32.8%)30 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM26 (7.8%)58 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM115 (34.6%)19 (7.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (10.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (5.1%)67 (26.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (6.0%)21 (8.3%)
Total332 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cherokee

Occupancy by Ownership in Cherokee

Of the total 749 dwellings in Cherokee, owner-occupied units account for 448 (59.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 301 (40.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cherokee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44859.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30140.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units749100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cherokee

Occupancy by Household Size in Cherokee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27937.2%
2-Person Household25133.5%
3-Person Household12817.1%
4+ Person Household9112.1%
Total Housing Units749100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cherokee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cherokee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household167 (59.9%)112 (40.1%)
2-Person Household145 (57.8%)106 (42.2%)
3-Person Household82 (64.1%)46 (35.9%)
4+ Person Household54 (59.3%)37 (40.7%)
Total Housing Units448 (59.8%)301 (40.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cherokee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cherokee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School74 (51.4%)70 (48.6%)
High School Diploma153 (59.8%)103 (40.2%)
College/Associate Degree142 (54.6%)118 (45.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher79 (88.8%)10 (11.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cherokee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cherokee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11815.8%
35 to 44 Years628.3%
45 to 54 Years15020.0%
55 to 64 Years8811.7%
65 to 74 Years19526.0%
75 to 84 Years11315.1%
85 Years and Over233.1%
Total749100.0%

Housing Finances in Cherokee

Median Income by Occupancy in Cherokee

Median Income by Occupancy in Cherokee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied448 (59.8%)$48,274
Renter-Occupied301 (40.2%)$0
Average749 (100.0%)$43,655

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cherokee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cherokee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)17 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)25 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99954 (12.0%)72 (23.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99982 (18.3%)10 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (3.8%)31 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (21.0%)60 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (25.5%)76 (25.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (3.3%)
Total448 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cherokee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cherokee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300240 (53.6%)60 (19.9%)
$300 to $499117 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79969 (15.4%)42 (14.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)16 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (4.9%)29 (9.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total448 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cherokee

Housing Structures in Cherokee

Housing Structures in Cherokee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55273.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments162.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments537.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other12817.1%
Total749100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cherokee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cherokee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached331 (60.0%)221 (40.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other117 (91.4%)11 (8.6%)
Total448 (59.8%)301 (40.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cherokee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cherokee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)14 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)46 (15.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms185 (41.3%)127 (42.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms247 (55.1%)99 (32.9%)
8 or more Rooms16 (3.6%)15 (5.0%)
Total448 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cherokee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cherokee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)15 (5.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas181 (40.4%)54 (17.9%)
Electricity237 (52.9%)163 (54.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)69 (22.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total448 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cherokee

Household Vehicle Usage in Cherokee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle43 (9.6%)103 (34.2%)
1 Vehicle145 (32.4%)100 (33.2%)
2 Vehicles143 (31.9%)72 (23.9%)
3 or more Vehicles117 (26.1%)26 (8.6%)
Total448 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cherokee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cherokee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units37276
Median Property Value$139,100$0
Median Household Income$49,345$0
Monthly Housing Costs$273$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$62

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (8.1%)8 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99964 (17.2%)18 (23.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999215 (57.8%)18 (23.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99963 (16.9%)32 (42.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)50 (65.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (25.3%)6 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99995 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (9.4%)19 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99945 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)1 (1.3%)
Total372 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cherokee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cherokee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x137 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x76 (20.4%)19 (25.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x35 (9.4%)7 (9.2%)
4.0x or more124 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cherokee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cherokee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80072 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (4.3%)6 (7.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)8 (10.5%)
Total372 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years89 (71.2%)36 (28.8%)
6 to 18 Years30 (15.5%)164 (84.5%)
19 to 25 Years43 (21.6%)156 (78.4%)
26 to 34 Years71 (59.2%)49 (40.8%)
35 to 44 Years35 (29.2%)85 (70.8%)
45 to 54 Years87 (38.5%)139 (61.5%)
55 to 64 Years147 (70.7%)61 (29.3%)
65 to 74 Years237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total891 (56.4%)690 (43.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cherokee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born89 (71.2%)36 (28.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30 (15.5%)164 (84.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen43 (21.6%)156 (78.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cherokee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cherokee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000334 (72.6%)126 (27.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999113 (37.9%)185 (62.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999213 (39.7%)323 (60.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (39.1%)56 (60.9%)
$100,000 and over195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (55.2%)20 (16.0%)
6 to 18 Years30 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years15 (7.5%)43 (21.6%)
25 to 34 Years17 (14.2%)71 (59.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)35 (29.2%)
45 to 54 Years71 (31.4%)16 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years38 (18.3%)117 (56.2%)
65 to 74 Years236 (99.6%)129 (54.4%)
75 Years and over152 (100.0%)75 (49.3%)
Total628 (39.7%)506 (32.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cherokee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cherokee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years76 (24.4%)43 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years47 (45.2%)32 (24.1%)
75 Years and over72 (100.0%)55 (68.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cherokee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years47 (45.2%)15 (11.3%)
75 Years and over45 (62.5%)55 (68.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (10.0%)12 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)32 (24.1%)
75 Years and over15 (20.8%)53 (66.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (14.1%)8 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (41.7%)22 (27.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (19.0%)23 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
75 Years and over57 (79.2%)36 (45.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cherokee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (10.5%)
75 Years and over27 (37.5%)22 (27.5%)

Technology Access in Cherokee

Computing Device Access in Cherokee

Computing Device Access in Cherokee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38551.4%
Smartphone61882.5%
Tablet23231.0%
No Computing Device13117.5%
Total749100.0%

Internet Access in Cherokee

Internet Access in Cherokee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home37449.9%
Cellular Data Only10413.9%
Satellite Internet648.5%
No Internet24332.4%
Total749100.0%

Cherokee Summary

Cherokee, North Carolina is a small town located in the western part of the state, in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is the home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and is the only federally recognized Indian reservation in North Carolina. The town is situated in the Qualla Boundary, a land trust of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and is the largest Native American reservation east of the Mississippi River. The town is located in Swain County, and is bordered by the Nantahala National Forest to the north, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the east, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the south.

Geography

Cherokee is located in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, in the Qualla Boundary. The town is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet, and is surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest to the north, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the east, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the south. The town is located in Swain County, and is approximately 30 miles west of Asheville, North Carolina.
The town is located in a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average annual precipitation of around 50 inches. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate, with an average annual snowfall of around 10 inches.

Economy

Cherokee is a small town with a population of around 2,000 people. The town is home to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and is the only federally recognized Indian reservation in North Carolina. The town is home to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, which is the largest employer in the area. The casino employs over 3,000 people, and is the largest employer in the county. Other major employers in the area include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual.
The town is also home to a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The town is also home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, which is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of the Cherokee people.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cherokee was 2,138. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% Native American, 2.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median age of the population was 38.2 years, and the median household income was $25,972.

Conclusion

Cherokee, North Carolina is a small town located in the western part of the state, in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is the home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and is the only federally recognized Indian reservation in North Carolina. The town is situated in the Qualla Boundary, a land trust of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and is the largest Native American reservation east of the Mississippi River. The town is located in Swain County, and is bordered by the Nantahala National Forest to the north, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the east, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the south. The town is home to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, which is the largest employer in the area, as well as a variety of small businesses. The population of Cherokee was 2,138 as of the 2010 census, with a median age of 38.2 years and a median household income of $25,972.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cherokee?
Total Population of Cherokee is 1,604.
What is the Total Male Population of Cherokee?
Total Male Population of Cherokee is 812.
What is the Total Female Population of Cherokee?
Total Female Population of Cherokee is 792.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cherokee?
There are 102.53 Males per 100 Females in Cherokee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cherokee?
There are 97.54 Females per 100 Males in Cherokee.
What is the Median Population Age in Cherokee?
Median Population Age in Cherokee is 45.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cherokee
Average Family Size in Cherokee is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cherokee
Average Household Size in Cherokee is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cherokee?
Per Capita income in Cherokee is $22,828.
What is the Median Family Income in Cherokee?
Median Family Income in Cherokee is $48,906.
What is the Median Household income in Cherokee?
Median Household Income in Cherokee is $43,655.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cherokee?
Income or Wage Gap in Cherokee is 28.4%.
Women in Cherokee earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cherokee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cherokee is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cherokee?
There are 628 People in the Labor Forcein in Cherokee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cherokee?
47.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Cherokee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cherokee?
Unemployment Rate in Cherokee is 1.6%.