Cherokee, NC is a small town with a population of 2,059 and a population density of 204 people per square mile. It is located in the Great Smoky Mountains and is surrounded by beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. The town is home to several local businesses, including the Cherokee Trading Post & Museum, which has been family owned since 1947, offering traditional Native American crafts and souvenirs. There are also many outdoor activities available in this small town year-round like hiking trails, fishing spots, horseback riding, skiing in winter, and hot air balloon rides. Other organizations like the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) hold traditional cultural events each year celebrating their heritage. In addition to these activities there are also plenty of local sporting events such as basketball games at the Cherokee Boys Club or an annual baseball tournament at the field house in Robinsville.
The population in Cherokee is 2,059. There are 171 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cherokee is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cherokee is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cherokee
- 43.8% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 20.6% are married with children
- 22.8% have children, but are single
Race in Cherokee
- 16.7% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 77.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander