Cherokee County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cherokee County was 29,512, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cherokee County's population was 29,195, an increase of 1.17% compared to a population of 28,858 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cherokee County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 5,193. In this period, the peak population was 29,512 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 24,319 - -
2001 24,502 183 0.75%
2002 24,662 160 0.65%
2003 24,911 249 1.01%
2004 25,237 326 1.31%
2005 25,552 315 1.25%
2006 26,232 680 2.66%
2007 26,592 360 1.37%
2008 26,674 82 0.31%
2009 26,404 -270 -1.01%
2010 27,435 1,031 3.9%
2011 27,185 -250 -0.91%
2012 27,044 -141 -0.52%
2013 27,139 95 0.35%
2014 27,093 -46 -0.17%
2015 27,126 33 0.12%
2016 27,860 734 2.71%
2017 28,000 140 0.5%
2018 28,425 425 1.52%
2019 28,708 283 1%
2020 28,858 150 0.52%
2021 29,195 337 1.17%
2022 29,512 317 1.09%
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Cherokee County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cherokee County's population increased by 3,116 (12.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cherokee County's population increased by 1,423 (5.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 29,512. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cherokee County's population peaked in year 2022 at 29,512.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cherokee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 24,319.

Cherokee County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cherokee County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cherokee County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.97% per year. Overall the population grew 21.35% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cherokee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cherokee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.97% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 654. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Cherokee County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,031 (3.90%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Cherokee County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 270 (-1.01%).

Things to know

Is Cherokee County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cherokee County's population increased by 654 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 337 (1.17%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 317 (1.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cherokee County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 2,373 (8.74%). The population was highest at 29,512 in the year 2022 and lowest at 27,093 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.88%.

References

Datasets

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Cherokee County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cherokee County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cherokee County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cherokee County was 29,512, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cherokee County population was 29,195, an increase of 1.17% compared to a population of 28,858 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cherokee County increased by 5,193. In this period, the peak population was 29,512 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cherokee County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cherokee County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cherokee County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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