Alabama

Cherokee

24,971
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Cherokee

Cherokee, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 8,773. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 24,971.

Its recorded population peaked at 25,989 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Capture of Streight's Raiders at Cedar Bluff, Streight's Raid — Turkeytown Crossing Skirmish, Streight's Raid — Centre Skirmish, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202024,971
201025,989
200023,988
199019,543
198018,760
197015,606
196016,303
195017,634
194019,928
193020,219
192020,862
191020,226
190021,096
189020,459
188019,108
187011,132
186018,360
185013,884
18408,773
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cherokee

Military engagements that took place in Cherokee, Alabama.

Capture of Streight's Raiders at Cedar Bluff
1863
Streight's Raid — Turkeytown Crossing Skirmish
1863
Streight's Raid — Centre Skirmish
1863
Surrender at Cedar Bluff (End of Streight's Raid)
1863
Action at Leesburg (Cherokee County 1863)
1863
Sand Mountain Alabama
1863
Streight's Raid – Surrender at Cedar Bluff
1863
Battle of Cedar Bluff
1863
Skirmish at Cedar Bluff (Streight Surrender)
1863
Skirmish at Cedar Bluff, Georgia
1864
Skirmish at Gaylesville (October 1864)
1864

Historic places in Cherokee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cherokee, Alabama.

Cornwall Furnace
Cedar Bluff

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Frequently asked about Cherokee

When does Cherokee first appear in the US census?
Cherokee, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 8,773.
What is the population of Cherokee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cherokee had a recorded population of 24,971.
When did Cherokee's population peak?
Cherokee's recorded population peaked at 25,989 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Cherokee?
11 documented military engagements took place in Cherokee, including Capture of Streight's Raiders at Cedar Bluff, Streight's Raid — Turkeytown Crossing Skirmish, Streight's Raid — Centre Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Cherokee?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cherokee, Alabama.
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