Cherokee County, Georgia
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As of the census of 2000, there were 141,903 people, 49,495 households, and 39,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 335 people per square mile (129/km²). There were 51,937 housing units at an average density of 123 per square mile (47/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.29% White
, 5.44% Black
or African American
, 0.38% Native American
, 2.06% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 2.61% from other races
, and 1.29% from two or more races. 9.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 49,495 households out of which 41.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.20% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.80% were non-families. 16.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.30% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 35.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 6.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,896, and the median income for a family was $66,419. Males had a median income of $44,374 versus $31,036 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,871. About 3.50% of families and 5.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.50% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
A redevelopment project currently underway includes:
– an already completed 10000 square feet (929 m²) terminal;
– the ongoing lengthening of the runway from its current 3414 feet (1,040.6 m) to 5000 feet (1,524 m);
– a new parallel taxiway;
– instrument landing equipment;
– new hangars.
The new facilities will accommodate 200 hangared corporate aircraft and provide 100 tie-downs for smaller aircraft.
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 5.44% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.38% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 2.06% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 2.61% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.29% from two or more races. 9.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 49,495 households out of which 41.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.20% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.80% were non-families. 16.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.30% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 35.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 6.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,896, and the median income for a family was $66,419. Males had a median income of $44,374 versus $31,036 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,871. About 3.50% of families and 5.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.50% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools
The number of students in the Cherokee County School District has increased from 2000 from 28,000 to 38,828 adding hundreds of students each year. The faculty number has risen to over 4000Private schools
Private schools in Cherokee County include:- Lyndon AcademyLyndon AcademyLyndon Academy is a private elementary school located in the Southeast portion of Cherokee County in the Woodstock, GA area near Marietta and Atlanta in the United States....
(Southeast Cherokee County) - Cherokee Christian Schools (Woodstock)
- Cherokee Christian AcademyCherokee Christian AcademyCherokee Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Woodstock, Georgia, United States, enrolls students from kindergarten to 12th grade.- Tornado :...
(Woodstock) - American Heritage Academy " Canton "
Higher education
- Reinhardt University is a private, co-educational liberal arts college located in Waleska, GeorgiaWaleska, GeorgiaWaleska is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 616 at the 2000 census.-History:The first white settlement in the Waleska area began in the early 1830s. Among these first pioneer settlers were the Reinhardt, Heard and Rhyne families, who moved into the region...
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Transportation
The Cherokee County Airport (FAA LOC ID: 47A) is located adjacent to I-575 about six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Canton, GA.A redevelopment project currently underway includes:
– an already completed 10000 square feet (929 m²) terminal;
– the ongoing lengthening of the runway from its current 3414 feet (1,040.6 m) to 5000 feet (1,524 m);
– a new parallel taxiway;
– instrument landing equipment;
– new hangars.
The new facilities will accommodate 200 hangared corporate aircraft and provide 100 tie-downs for smaller aircraft.
Public transportation
The Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) serves all of the Cherokee County area rural and surburbanIncorporated cities
- Ball GroundBall Ground, GeorgiaBall Ground is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1433 at the 2010 census.Ball Ground is at the northernmost end of Georgia Interstate 575, north of Canton at exit 20 on I-575, and ending seven miles north at exit 27...
(north-northeast) – site of old gold mines along the Etowah RiverEtowah RiverThe Etowah River is a waterway that rises northwest of Dahlonega, Georgia, north of Atlanta. Its name is the Cherokee version of the original Muskogee word Etalwa, which means a "trail crossing". On Matthew Carey's 1795 map the river was labeled "High Town River"... - CantonCanton, GeorgiaCanton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958.-Geography:Canton is located at ....
(central; county seat) – Interstate 575 intersects with Georgia 140/20/5 here. - Holly SpringsHolly Springs, GeorgiaHolly Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,195 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates for 2005 show a population of 4,328...
(just south of Canton) – east of Interstate 575 - Mountain ParkMountain Park, Fulton County, GeorgiaMountain Park is a city primarily in the western part of northern Fulton County in the U.S. state of Georgia, with a small portion extending less than into southeastern Cherokee County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 547....
(southeast) – mostly (about 80%) in Fulton County - NelsonNelson, GeorgiaNelson is a city partly in Pickens and mostly in Cherokee counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1314.City of Nelson - Pickens County...
(far north-northeastern) – mostly (about 60%) in Pickens County - WaleskaWaleska, GeorgiaWaleska is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 616 at the 2000 census.-History:The first white settlement in the Waleska area began in the early 1830s. Among these first pioneer settlers were the Reinhardt, Heard and Rhyne families, who moved into the region...
(western) – home to Reinhardt CollegeReinhardt CollegeReinhardt University is a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts located in Waleska, Georgia, United States, with an off-campus center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Select programs are also offered in Cartersville, Marietta, and Epworth, Ga., and... - WoodstockWoodstock, GeorgiaWoodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 23,896 at the 2010 census.Originally a stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Woodstock is now considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area...
(south-central) – east of Interstate 575Interstate 575Interstate 575 is an Interstate Highway spur route in the United States, which branches off Interstate 75 in Kennesaw and connects the metro Atlanta area with the north Georgia mountains. I-575 is also the unsigned State Route 417 and is cosigned as SR 5...
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Unincorporated communities
- Avery (eastern Cherokee)
- BatesvilleBatesville, GeorgiaBatesville is a mountain community situated at the intersection of modern Georgia State Route 197 and 255 in the Northeast Georgia mountains of Habersham County. Located at an elevation of 1706 feet above mean sea level, the climate in Batesville is pleasant in summer with occasional snow in the...
(southeast Cherokee) - BuffingtonBuffington, GeorgiaBuffington is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It began as the location of Fort Buffington, one of the Cherokee Removal Forts used to contain the Cherokee before the beginning of the Trail of Tears in 1838...
(east of Canton) - Clayton (north of Canton)
- Creighton (northeast Cherokee)
- Free HomeFree Home, GeorgiaFree Home is an unincorporated community in the eastern part of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. Centered at the intersection of state highways 20 and 372, the rural community has seen moderate suburbanization of the area since the late 1990's. It is home to Free Home Elementary School.The...
(eastern Cherokee) - Gober (southwest of Ball Ground)
- Gold RidgeGold Ridge, GeorgiaGold Ridge is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It was settled in the middle 19th century and is located between Canton and the Sixes community, which is home to the now-defunct Sixes Gold Mine. The area is located in the Georgia Gold Belt, which runs...
(southwest of Canton) - Greeley (northwest Cherokee)
- Hickory FlatHickory Flat, GeorgiaHickory Flat is an unincorporated community in southeastern Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The center of the community is marked by a four-way stoplight at the intersection of Georgia State Highway 140 and East Cherokee Drive. Once a sparse town with more land per acre than people per...
(east of Holly Springs) - Holbrook (eastern Cherokee)
- KeithsburgKeithsburg, GeorgiaKeithsburg is a small unincorporated town in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It was established in the mid nineteenth-century along the railroad northeast of Canton. The community was named after the local Keith family and its Keith Plantation, one of the oldest plantations in Cherokee...
(northeast of Canton) - Lake ArrowheadLake Arrowhead, GeorgiaLake Arrowhead is located approximately two miles southwest of Waleska, Georgia, in the mountainous, west-northwestern part of Cherokee County, Georgia...
(southwest of Waleska) - Lathemtown (eastern Cherokee)
- LebanonLebanon, GeorgiaLebanon, Georgia is a community that is now absorbed into Holly Springs. While the community is locally known and still referred to as Toonigh, the community has a post office located in a small strip mall just south of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad that was posted as Lebanon, Georgia....
/ ToonighToonigh, GeorgiaToonigh, located between Holly Springs and Woodstock, is also known as Lebanon. According to Georgia Place-Names by Kenneth Krakow, the name Toonigh is probably derived from the Cherokee Indian word "Tooantuh," which means "spring frog" and...
(south of Holly Springs) - MacedoniaMacedonia, GeorgiaMacedonia is an unincorporated community along Georgia Highway 20 in eastern Cherokee County, Georgia, United States approximately 6 miles east of the county seat, Canton, Georgia....
(eastern Cherokee) - Mica (northeast Cherokee)
- Oak GroveOak Grove, GeorgiaOak Grove is the unincorporated community surrounding the area of southern Cherokee County, Georgia, United States, near the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Georgia 92. Some maps instead center it at 92 and Wade Green Road, just to the west.The name is no longer commonly used to refer to the...
(southwest Cherokee) - Ophir (eastern Cherokee)
- Orange (east Cherokee)
- SalacoaSalacoa CreekSalacoa Creek. Pronounced "Salla-coee" or "Sally-coee" by old timers. A tributary of the Coosawattee River, which rises in southwest Pickens County, Georgia and flows through corners of Cherokee and Bartow counties, and up through southeast Gordon County...
(northwest Cherokee) - Sharp Top (northern Cherokee)
- SixesSixes, GeorgiaSixes is an unincorporated community in western Cherokee County, Georgia, United States, located about three miles west of Holly Springs and near the eastern shore of current-day Lake Allatoona. The community is located in the Georgia Gold Belt, which runs southwest to northeast along the southern...
(west of Holly Springs) - SutalleeSutallee, GeorgiaSutallee is an unincorporated community in western Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. Located about two miles northwest of current-day Lake Allatoona, it is one of the county's earliest white settlements. It is believed that former Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator Joseph E...
(western Cherokee) - Towne LakeTowne Lake, GeorgiaTowne Lake is an master-planned community in southern Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It begins about two miles due west of downtown Woodstock and extends northwest, in an area formerly known to long-time locals as "Thousand-Acre Woods", originally part of the Little River State...
(west of Woodstock) - Union Hill (eastern Cherokee)
- UniveterUniveter, GeorgiaUniveter is an unincorporated community located between Canton and Holly Springs in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States, although parts of the area have been annexed into Canton. Univeter is mostly residential and traversed by Butterworth Road, Univeter Road and Old Georgia Highway 5...
(south of Canton) - Victoria (southwest Cherokee)
Notable residents
- Joseph E. BrownJoseph E. BrownJoseph Emerson Brown , often referred to as Joe Brown, was the 42nd Governor of Georgia from 1857 to 1865, and a U.S. Senator from 1880 to 1891...
, who was elected governor of Georgia in 1857 and later served as U.S. Senator from Georgia. Brown's primary residence and law practice were in CantonCanton, GeorgiaCanton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958.-Geography:Canton is located at ....
, and he owned a farm believed to be near the SutalleeSutallee, GeorgiaSutallee is an unincorporated community in western Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. Located about two miles northwest of current-day Lake Allatoona, it is one of the county's earliest white settlements. It is believed that former Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator Joseph E...
community. - Dean RuskDean RuskDavid Dean Rusk was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Rusk is the second-longest serving U.S...
, U.S. Secretary of State was born in Cherokee County. - Robert Rechsteiner, also known as Rick SteinerRick SteinerRobert Rechsteiner is an American professional wrestler, better known under his ring name Rick Steiner.Steiner is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling, where he was an eight time World Tag Team Champion...
, ex-professional wrestler who is now a part of the school board for the county. He also sells homes in the county as a real estate agent. - Josh HollowayJosh HollowayJoshua Lee "Josh" Holloway is an American actor and model from Free Home, Georgia. He is best known for his role as James "Sawyer" Ford on the American television show Lost.-Early life:...
, actor and model, most famous for his role as James "Sawyer" FordLost (TV series)Lost is an American television series that originally aired on ABC from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010, consisting of six seasons. Lost is a drama series that follows the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island...
on LostLost (TV series)Lost is an American television series that originally aired on ABC from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010, consisting of six seasons. Lost is a drama series that follows the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island...
. He attended Free Home Elementary in Free Home and Cherokee High SchoolCherokee High School (Georgia)Cherokee High School is one of eight public high schools of the Cherokee County School District located in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It is located in Canton, GA. Established in 1956, it was the first high school in Cherokee County, Georgia...
in CantonCanton, GeorgiaCanton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958.-Geography:Canton is located at .... - Blair RedfordBlair RedfordDavid Blair Redford is an American actor.- Personal life :Redford grew up in the suburb of Canton, Georgia and attended Sequoyah High School. He is of Irish, French, German, and Native American descent...
, is an actor known for his acting on soap operas such as Days Of Our Lives.
See also
External links
- Cherokee TV
- Cherokee County government
- Cherokee County School District School District
- Cherokee County Airport – FAA Airport Master Record