Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,822 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 33,470 (21%) |
| Some College | 19,281 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 24,329 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 13,791 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 65,585 (41.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,591 ▲ 38% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $400,875 ▲ 44% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,669/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 93,425 |
| Vacant Units | 4,369 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cherokee County is located in Georgia and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 245,560 residents. With a median age of 40.16, it is a middle-aged county.
Cherokee County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $105,590 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Cherokee County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $400,875 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,668. Homeownership rates are high at 77.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cherokee County are primarily White (75.82%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Cherokee County, GA is a upper-middle-income area in Georgia. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30107 | Ball Ground | 18,035 | $105,561 | $364,300 | $1,120 | 4.3% | 39.1% |
| 30114 | Canton | 60,340 | $97,684 | $408,800 | $1,654 | 3.7% | 46.7% |
| 30115 | Canton | 53,299 | $113,346 | $439,600 | $1,739 | 2.8% | 49.4% |
| 30183 | Waleska | 6,320 | $93,250 | $427,800 | $1,356 | 6.1% | 38.2% |
| 30188 | Woodstock | 65,980 | $105,395 | $389,100 | $1,736 | 2.9% | 56.2% |
| 30189 | Woodstock | 41,586 | $109,324 | $370,200 | $1,780 | 3.2% | 50.5% |