Cherokee County was formed in 1830 from Cherokee Indian lands and was later divided into 24 additional counties.
Notable landmarks include Reinhardt University, Georgia National Cemetery, Gibbs Gardens, and portions of Lake Allatoona. Large employers include Pilgrim’s Pride, Chart Industries and Inalfa Roof Systems.
Cherokee has grown rapidly over the past 15 years and is now the sixth-largest in the Atlanta region.
Within Cherokee County are the cities of Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Mountain Park*, Nelson*, Waleska, and Woodstock.
| Population | 281,278 |
| Population Change (since 2010) | +31.2% |
| Population Forecast (2050) | 374,821 |
| Median Household Income | $99,234 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 34 minutes |
| Single Family Building Permits | 2,495 |
| Multifamily Building Permits | 526 |
View ARC’s 21-County Dashboard where you can find various data points about Cherokee County.
2023 Annual Report – Cherokee County (pdf)
Visit our Board Portal for a list of ARC Board members representing Cherokee county.
* These cities belong to more than one county.
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