Of the 47,307 citizens living in Cherokee County in 2021, 86.3% said they were only one race, while 13.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Cherokee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 48.5% or 22,938 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 33.9% and totaled 16,047 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Cherokee County is 3.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Cherokee County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 22,938 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16,047 |
| Multiracial | 6,480 |
| Some Other Race | 788 |
| African American | 577 |
| Asian | 452 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 25 |
