Economy & Jobs — Cherokee, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,815 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,856 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 429 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 31.5% |
| Transportation | 12.4% |
| Construction | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 56 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Accounting Firms | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Home Health | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
