Cherokee County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cherokee County increased by 142,756. In this period, the peak population was 286,602 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 143,846 | - | - |
| 2001 | 151,532 | 7,686 | 5.34% |
| 2002 | 159,316 | 7,784 | 5.14% |
| 2003 | 166,509 | 7,193 | 4.51% |
| 2004 | 174,344 | 7,835 | 4.71% |
| 2005 | 183,697 | 9,353 | 5.36% |
| 2006 | 195,179 | 11,482 | 6.25% |
| 2007 | 204,867 | 9,688 | 4.96% |
| 2008 | 210,927 | 6,060 | 2.96% |
| 2009 | 215,182 | 4,255 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 215,226 | 44 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 217,769 | 2,543 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 220,690 | 2,921 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 224,372 | 3,682 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 230,239 | 5,867 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 235,424 | 5,185 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 241,929 | 6,505 | 2.76% |
| 2017 | 247,944 | 6,015 | 2.49% |
| 2018 | 254,277 | 6,333 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 259,475 | 5,198 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 268,156 | 8,681 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 274,732 | 6,576 | 2.45% |
| 2022 | 281,194 | 6,462 | 2.35% |
| 2023 | 286,602 | 5,408 | 1.92% |
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Cherokee County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cherokee County's population increased by 71,380 (49.62%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Cherokee County's population increased by 52,930 (24.59%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Cherokee County's population increased by 18,446 (6.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 286,602.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cherokee County's population peaked in year 2023 at 286,602.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cherokee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 143,846.
Cherokee County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cherokee County grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cherokee County had an average annual population growth rate of 4.31% per year. Overall the population grew 99.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cherokee County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.31% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Cherokee County population grew the most, with an increase of 11,482 people (a 6.25% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Cherokee County did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Cherokee County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cherokee County's population increased by 11,870 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 6,462 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5,408 (1.92%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cherokee County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cherokee County increased by 62,230 (27.74%). The population was highest at 286,602 in the year 2023 and lowest at 230,239 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)