County profile · Georgia
Cherokee County, GA market data
How Cherokee County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 299,273
- +11.6% since 2020
- Households
- 101,514
- Median household income
- $108,115
- +30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $435,100
- Jobs located here
- 78,270
- Highest market score
- 89
- Barbershops, #20 of 1,356 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cherokee County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cherokee County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Cherokee County has an estimated 299,273 people and 101,514 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Cherokee County grew 11.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Cherokee County is $108,115, 34% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cherokee County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (103, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Cherokee County, barbershops (89), gas stations (87) and convenience stores (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For barbershops, that ranks #20 of 1,356 scored counties.
Cherokee County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for barbershops (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cherokee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cherokee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbershops | 89 | #20 of 1,356 | 31 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 188 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 87 | #58 of 2,358 | 119 | 11.7 | $2.8M | 118 | 69 |
| Convenience stores | 85 | #88 of 2,261 | 53 | 5.2 | $13M | 165 | 27 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 84 | #108 of 2,402 | 130 | 12.8 | $5.3M | 157 | 67 |
| Grocery stores | 84 | #118 of 2,070 | 46 | 4.5 | $15M | 161 | 40 |
| Child care and preschools | 80 | #85 of 1,611 | 52 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 126 | 55 |
| Pizza | 80 | #88 of 2,090 | 76 | 7.5 | $6.2M | 122 | 186 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 80 | #103 of 2,063 | 75 | 7.4 | $6.3M | 170 | 57 |
| Laundromats | 79 | #73 of 785 | 12 | 1.2 | $19.3M | 154 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 79 | #151 of 2,405 | 843 | 83.0 | $559K | 151 | 426 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #168 of 2,405 | 472 | 46.5 | $998K | 150 | 181 |
| Funeral homes | 76 | #117 of 1,472 | 9 | 0.9 | $1.5M | 228 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 75 | #237 of 2,222 | 140 | 13.8 | $3.4M | 110 | 186 |
| Property management | 74 | #97 of 910 | 21 | 2.1 | Index only | 153 | 46 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 74 | #189 of 1,889 | 84 | 8.3 | $5.6M | 135 | 65 |
| Car washes and detailing | 69 | #263 of 1,451 | 43 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 100 | 16 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #138 of 887 | 31 | 3.1 | Index only | 147 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #279 of 1,327 | 29 | 2.9 | $3.7M | 122 | 34 |
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #471 of 2,378 | 208 | 20.5 | $523K | 118 | 117 |
| Electricians | 66 | #233 of 1,160 | 31 | 3.1 | $11.3M | 94 | 94 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #328 of 1,461 | 47 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 95 | 33 |
| House cleaning | 64 | #175 of 847 | 33 | 3.3 | $5.4M | 85 | 55 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #347 of 1,422 | 47 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 119 | 46 |
| Tire shops | 64 | #430 of 1,530 | 49 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 89 | 18 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #428 of 1,769 | 104 | 10.2 | $1.1M | 120 | 26 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #549 of 2,339 | 228 | 22.5 | $481K | 112 | 73 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #623 of 2,200 | 155 | 15.3 | $736K | 84 | 89 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #657 of 2,087 | 153 | 15.1 | $1.5M | 119 | 99 |
| Auto repair and car care | 61 | #708 of 2,401 | 380 | 37.4 | $286K | 107 | 175 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #725 of 2,210 | 212 | 20.9 | $1.1M | 124 | 124 |
| Pet stores | 58 | #355 of 974 | 28 | 2.8 | $4.1M | 90 | 16 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #551 of 1,485 | 60 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 70 | 40 |
| Gyms | 57 | #662 of 1,792 | 94 | 9.3 | $1.1M | 86 | 44 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #808 of 2,385 | 453 | 44.6 | $242K | 114 | 130 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #887 of 2,272 | 210 | 20.7 | $1.3M | 107 | 134 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #533 of 1,302 | 48 | 4.7 | $2.8M | 90 | 22 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 54 | #216 of 479 | 9 | 0.9 | $12.1M | 88 | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #315 of 777 | 29 | 2.9 | $3.6M | 89 | 44 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #605 of 1,328 | 82 | 8.1 | $1.3M | 80 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #756 of 1,656 | 95 | 9.4 | $1.4M | 80 | 156 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #832 of 1,886 | 126 | 12.4 | $1.1M | 109 | 99 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 52 | #668 of 1,493 | 97 | 9.6 | $1.8M | 63 | 142 |
| Home inspectors | 51 | #195 of 415 | 13 | 1.3 | Index only | 52 | 7 |
| Dry cleaners | 50 | #263 of 507 | 17 | 1.7 | $13.6M | 87 | 18 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #681 of 1,334 | 65 | 6.4 | $1.6M | 80 | 47 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,067 of 2,088 | 188 | 18.5 | $557K | 84 | 91 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #946 of 1,707 | 110 | 10.8 | $3.2M | 67 | 140 |
| Pest control | 47 | #391 of 699 | 29 | 2.9 | $6.2M | 60 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #982 of 1,771 | 159 | 15.7 | $1.1M | 67 | 230 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,442 of 2,394 | 923 | 90.9 | $146K | 96 | 392 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,343 of 2,057 | 225 | 22.2 | $1.6M | 64 | 279 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,489 of 2,229 | 475 | 46.8 | Index only | 87 | 340 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 42 | #218 of 325 | 14 | 1.4 | $9.6M | 39 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #781 of 1,177 | 84 | 8.3 | $4.2M | 49 | 45 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,492 of 2,176 | 410 | 40.4 | Index only | 80 | 226 |
| Chiropractors | 37 | #1,114 of 1,490 | 116 | 11.4 | $1.2M | 49 | 59 |
Household spending in Cherokee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $108.7M | $1,071 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $333.6M | $3,287 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $471.2M | $4,642 | 114 |
| Groceries | $690.4M | $6,801 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $109.7M | $1,081 | 108 |
| Child care and other personal services | $65.5M | $645 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $104.7M | $1,031 | 105 |
| Medical and dental services | $134.6M | $1,326 | 103 |
| Pets | $114M | $1,123 | 124 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $231.4M | $2,279 | 111 |
| Vehicle insurance | $282.3M | $2,781 | 142 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $349.3M | $3,441 | 114 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $178.7M | $1,760 | 125 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.8B | $17,550 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cherokee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 299,273+11.6% since 2020
- Households
- 101,514
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 421 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 668
- Median household income
- $108,115+30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $131,625
- Median home value
- $435,100
- Jobs located here
- 78,270
- Daytime population
- 228,185Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Cherokee County?
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Questions
How fast is Cherokee County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Cherokee County at 299,273 people in 2025, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 101,514 households. Median household income rose 30.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cherokee County, GA spend?
Households in Cherokee County spend about $1.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $690.4M on groceries and $471.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cherokee County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (103, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cherokee County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cherokee County are for barbershops (89), gas stations (87) and convenience stores (85). Cherokee County ranks #20 of 1,356 scored counties for barbershops.
How does Cherokee County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cherokee County is $108,115 a year, 34% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 11.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $435,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cherokee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for barbershops (42% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Cherokee County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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