Cherokee County | |
|---|---|
 Cherokee County Courthouse in Centre | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Alabama | |
 Alabama's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′11″N 85°35′39″W / 34.169722222222°N 85.594166666667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| Founded | January 9, 1836 |
| Named for | Cherokee Nation |
| Seat | Centre |
| Largest city | Centre |
| Area | |
| • Total | 600 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
| • Land | 554 sq mi (1,430 km2) |
| • Water | 46 sq mi (120 km2) 7.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,971 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 25,666  |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
| Website | www |
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Cherokee County, Alabama is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,971.[1] Its county seat is Centre.[2] The county is named for the Cherokee tribe.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.