Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,989 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,294 inhabitants. Its county seat is Centre. The county was created 190 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Cherokee County at a glance
Cherokee County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
CentrePopulation 3,616
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cherokee County
| Population | 26,294 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County, Cherokee County |
| Twitter username | cherokeecoal |
| Plate code | 13 |
| Area | 1554 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1760,-85.6038 |
| Named for | Cherokee Nation |
| Altitude | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital | Centre |
| Establishment | January 09, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:52:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cherokee County is located at 34°10'33"N 85°36'14"W (34.1759600, -85.6037900). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Cleburne County, DeKalb County, Etowah County, Chattooga County and Polk County.
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The largest city of Cherokee County is Centre with a population of 3,616. Other cities include, Cedar Bluff population 1,829, Leesburg population 1,016, Sand Rock population 674 and Gaylesville population 200. See all Cherokee County cities & populated places.
Cherokee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | 3,616 | City in Alabama, United States of America |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,829 | Town of the United States |
| Leesburg | 1,016 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Sand Rock | 674 | Human settlement |
| Gaylesville | 200 | Town |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Cherokee County increased by 1.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,989 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,989 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,958 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,017 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,895 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,732 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,768 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,805 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,014 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,196 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,294 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Cherokee County (1)
American blues harmonica player Palmer McAbee was born in Cherokee County
Other places with the same name (7)
- Cherokee County, Georgia county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 265,274 people.
- Cherokee County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 57,316 people.
- Cherokee County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 52,875 people.
- Cherokee County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 49,019 people.
- Cherokee County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 29,073 people.
- Cherokee County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,681 people.
- Cherokee County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 11,190 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |