Cherokee County | |
|---|---|
 Cherokee County Justice Center | |
 Flag  Seal  Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°14′N 84°28′W / 34.24°N 84.47°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Named for | Cherokee people |
| Seat | Canton |
| Largest city | Woodstock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 434 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Land | 421 sq mi (1,090 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 2.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 266,620 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 286,602  |
| • Density | 610/sq mi (240/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 6th, 11th |
| Website | cherokeega.com |
Cherokee County is located in the US state of Georgia. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 266,620.[1][2] The county seat is Canton.[3] The county Board of Commissioners is the governing body, with members elected to office. Cherokee County is included in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
- ^ US 2020 Census Bureau report, Cherokee County, Georgia
- ^ "2019 County Metro Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.