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Cherokee County, Georgia

FIPS 13057 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · Pop. 281,032
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$108,115
Median Income
3.2%
Unemployment
154,175
Labor Force
41.1%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / Georgia / Cherokee County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$108,115
Per Capita
$48,727
Mean Household
$131,625
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Median Income Comparison
Cherokee County$108,115
State Average$67,587
National$75,149

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 40
40 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
92 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 88.6%
41 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 33.7%
13 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.1%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
281,032
Population
154,175
Labor Force
Employed
148,876
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Mean Commute
31.3 min
Work From Home
21.9%
Cherokee County is home to 281,032 residents with a median household income of $108,115, above the national median. The workforce of 154,175 shows 41.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher — exceeding the national average of 33.7%.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates. National/state benchmarks from ACS 2023.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Retail Trade		 12,186 $37,138
2Accommodation & Food Services		 9,854 $23,104
3Health Care & Social Assistance		 9,634 $62,059
4Construction		 6,589 $81,117
5Manufacturing		 6,214 $63,727
6Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 3,858 $54,154
7Professional, Scientific & Technical Services		 3,751 $75,385
8Other Services (except Public Admin)		 2,469 $41,354
9Wholesale Trade		 2,141 $91,875
10Finance & Insurance		 1,872 $79,042
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Industries not classified
2.48x
10
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
2.23x
1,763
Construction
2.17x
5,453
Accommodation and food services
2.15x
10,085
Other services (except public administration)
1.75x
3,263

Attraction Opportunities — Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 — below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.10x
Management of companies and enterprises
124 employed
0.38x
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
22 employed
0.42x
Information
524 employed
0.43x
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
75 employed
0.47x
Utilities
103 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Cherokee County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment — node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$435,100
Median Home Value
$1,799
Rent/Mo
77.3%
Owner-Occ
4.6%
Vacancy
4.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
172,527
Working Age (18-64)
89% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
31.3 min
Work From Home
21.9%
Bachelor's+
41.1%
HS Diploma+
92.5%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
21.3%
Elevated retirement risk — above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Housing
Workforce
Median Income
$108,115
vs $75K national
Population
281,032
Unemployment
3.2%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Retail Trade
12,186
Accommodation & Food Services
9,854
Health Care & Social Assistance
9,634
Construction
6,589
Manufacturing
6,214
Housing
$435,100
Home Value
$1,799
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026