Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County
Cherokee County Justice Center
Cherokee County Justice Center
Flag of Cherokee County
Official seal of Cherokee County
Official logo of Cherokee County
Map of Georgia highlighting Cherokee County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°14′N 84°28′W / 34.24°N 84.47°W / 34.24; -84.47
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1831; 193 years ago (1831)
Named forCherokee people
SeatCanton
Largest cityWoodstock
Area
 • Total
434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Land421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
 • Water13 sq mi (30 km2)  2.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
266,620
 • Estimate 
(2023)
286,602 Increase
 • Density610/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts6th, 11th
Websitecherokeega.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.

  1. ^ US 2020 Census Bureau report, Cherokee County, Georgia
  2. ^ "2019 County Metro Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.