The Town FilesCherokee County, Georgia
281,032 people. The median home is worth $435,100 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $108,115.
Towns in Cherokee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 35,065 | $436,500 | $103,496 | 36.6 |
| Canton | 32,973 | $407,800 | $80,091 | 34.5 |
| Holly Springs | 16,213 | $448,400 | $113,992 | 39.5 |
| Ball Ground | 2,560 | $366,300 | $117,829 | 41.0 |
People and housing
| Cherokee County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $108,115 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
74,280 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,283 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 725 storm events in Cherokee County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cherokee County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).