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Cherokee County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Cherokee County has 26,413 residents, up 5.8% since 2020 (+1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 686 households moved in and 556 moved out (+130 net), bringing in a net $14.3M of income. Median household income is $53,863, the median home $179,700 and median rent $762 a month.
In Alabama: 13th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 7th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 35th of 67 counties for median household income · 19th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, GA | 81 | $5.0M |
| Etowah County, AL | 73 | $2.8M |
| DeKalb County, AL | 71 | $3.5M |
| Calhoun County, AL | 36 | $1.2M |
| Chattooga County, GA | 30 | $1.7M |
| Polk County, GA | 28 | $1.5M |
| Paulding County, GA | 23 | $2.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah County, AL | 81 | $4.2M |
| DeKalb County, AL | 73 | $4.0M |
| Calhoun County, AL | 57 | $2.4M |
| Floyd County, GA | 55 | $2.4M |
| Chattooga County, GA | 25 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.