Cherokee County, Georgia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County, Georgia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
281,032
Median Age
40.2
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
40.8
Cherokee County, Georgia Population Growth
Cherokee County, Georgia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +36.2%%.
+36.2%% Growth
Cherokee County, Georgia Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cherokee County, Georgia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2 | 281,032 |
| 2023 | 40.0 | 274,539 |
| 2022 | 39.7 | 268,567 |
| 2021 | 39.3 | 262,155 |
| 2020 | 39.0 | 253,780 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 247,515 |
| 2018 | 38.3 | 241,910 |
| 2017 | 38.0 | 235,896 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 230,629 |
| 2015 | 37.4 | 225,944 |
| 2014 | 37.0 | 221,951 |
| 2013 | 36.7 | 218,277 |
| 2012 | 36.4 | 215,014 |
| 2011 | 36.1 | 211,316 |
| 2010 | 35.7 | 206,283 |
Cherokee County, Georgia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 28.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65+ | 15.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Cherokee County, Georgia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cherokee County, Georgia
The median age in Cherokee County, Georgia is 40.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cherokee County, Georgia is 281,032.
In Cherokee County, Georgia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cherokee County, Georgia is aging.