Cherokee County, Alabama Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County, Alabama Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
25,443
Median Age
47.5
Male Median
46.6
Female Median
48.1
Cherokee County, Alabama Population Growth
Cherokee County, Alabama Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.0%%.
-1.0%% Growth
Cherokee County, Alabama Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cherokee County, Alabama Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.5 | 25,443 |
| 2023 | 47.4 | 25,224 |
| 2022 | 46.8 | 25,069 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 24,975 |
| 2020 | 46.8 | 26,035 |
| 2019 | 46.5 | 25,903 |
| 2018 | 45.9 | 25,853 |
| 2017 | 46.1 | 25,855 |
| 2016 | 45.7 | 25,897 |
| 2015 | 45.4 | 26,008 |
| 2014 | 45.2 | 26,042 |
| 2013 | 45.0 | 26,034 |
| 2012 | 44.3 | 25,917 |
| 2011 | 44.2 | 25,819 |
| 2010 | 43.9 | 25,700 |
Cherokee County, Alabama Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 13.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65+ | 24.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Cherokee County, Alabama
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cherokee County, Alabama
The median age in Cherokee County, Alabama is 47.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cherokee County, Alabama is 25,443.
In Cherokee County, Alabama, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cherokee County, Alabama is aging.