Statistics
Check out how quickly we are growing! Please find growth trend information below, including various population demographics, household income, and per capita income.
| Population Trends in Cherokee County | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Trends | 1990 Census | 2000 Census | 2003 Estimate | 2004 Estimate | Growth Rate 2003-04 |
| Ball Ground | 905 | 730 | 779 | 791 | 1.5 |
| Canton | 4,817 | 7,709 | 13,195 | 15,094 | 13.9 |
| Holly Springs | 2,406 | 3,195 | 4,420 | 4,699 | 6.6 |
| Nelson | 486 | 626 | 693 | 722 | 3.1 |
| Waleska | 700 | 616 | 718 | 726 | 1.1 |
| Woodstock | 4,361 | 10,050 | 14,889 | 17,214 | 15.9 |
| County | 90,204 | 141,903 | 166,639 | 174,680 | 4.6 |
| State | 6,478,216 | 8,186,453 | 8,864,715 | 8,829,389 | 1.8 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2005 |
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| Georgia's Top Ten Fastest Growing Counties by Percentage | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Name | April 1, 2000 | July 1, 2004 | % Change | |
| Forsyth County | 98,407 | 131,865 | 34% | |
| Henry County | 119,404 | 159,506 | 33.6% | |
| Newton County | 62,001 | 81,524 | 31.5% | |
| Paulding County | 81,647 | 105,936 | 29.7% | |
| Cherokee County | 141,903> | 174,680 | 23.1% | |
Source: United States Census, 2005 |
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| Population by Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Census % of Population |
2000 Census % of Population |
2010 Forecast** % of Population |
|
| One Race | 98.70 | ||
| White | 97.21 | 92.70 | 89.79 |
| Black | 1.88 | 2.50 | 2.97 |
| Asian | 0.34 | 0.80 | 1.07 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.40 | ||
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | |||
| 2 or more races | 1.33 | ||
| Other | 0.57 | 2.60 | 6.17 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.17 | 5.40 | 8.32 |
| Population by Sex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Census | 2000 Census | 2005 Estimate** | 2010 Forecast** % of Population |
|
| Male | 50.26 | 50.20 | 50.13 | 50.05 |
| Female | 49.74 | 49.80 | 49.87 | 79.95 |
| Household Income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Census | 2000 Census | 2005 Estimate** | 2010 Forecast** | |
| Households | 31,309 | 49,495 | 66,520 | 87,192 |
| Average Income | $42,210 | $70,899 | $87,488 | $107,133 |
| Median Income | $39,283 | $60,896 | $71,563 | $84,573 |
| Total Land Area= 423.7 Square Miles Persons Per Square Mile | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 122.0 | |||
| 1990 | 212.9 | |||
| 2000 | 334.9 | |||
| 2012 Projection | 353.3 | |||
| Per Capita Income | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | County | State | U.S.A. |
| 1970 | $2,908 | $3,373 | $4,407 |
| 1980 | $8,332 | $8,353 | $9,940 |
| 1985 | $13,854 | $12,864 | $14,155 |
| 1990 | $16,490 | $17,123 | $18,666 |
| 1993 | $19,759 | $19,656 | $21,233 |
| 1994 | $20,775 | $20,723 | $22,186 |
| 1995 | $22,034 | $21,696 | $23,059 |
| 1996 | $23,178 | $23,586 | $24,651 |
| 1997 | $23,968 | $23,911 | $25,412 |
| 1998 | $25,749 | $26,499 | $26,893 |
| 1999 | $27,094 | $27,794 | $27,843 |
| 2000 | $31,156 | $27,989 | $29,847 |
| 2001 | $31,140 | $28,555 | $30,527 |
| 2002 | $30,450 | $28,821 | $30,906 |
