Cherokee
Town in Colbert County, Alabama
Cherokee is a town in Colbert County, Alabama, with 970 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waterloo, 12.4 miles NW.
- 970residents (2020 Census)
- 531 ftelevation · 162 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 438 / sq mipopulation density
- 35616ZIP code
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a town in west Colbert County, Alabama, United States. Located near the Tennessee River, it is part of the Florence–Muscle Shoals metropolitan area, known as "The Shoals". As of the 2020 census, Cherokee had a population of 970.
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Living in Cherokee
- Median household income
- $50,815
- Median home value
- $102,300
- Median rent
- $902/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Cherokee had 970 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 970 |
|---|---|
| Density | 438 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherokee at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Colbert County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 970 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7577° N, 87.9656° W |
| ZIP code | 35616 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0114152 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherokee
- Waterloo12.4 mi NW
- Iuka, MS13.6 mi W
- Tuscumbia15.2 mi E
- Sheffield15.2 mi E
- Tishomingo, MS17.1 mi SW
- Underwood-Petersville17.3 mi NE
- Florence17.9 mi E
- Paden, MS18.1 mi W
- Muscle Shoals18.9 mi E
- Littleville20.2 mi SE
- Dennis, MS20.4 mi SW
- Belgreen20.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee
What county is Cherokee in?
Cherokee is in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the population of Cherokee, AL?
970 people lived in Cherokee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherokee, AL?
The ZIP code of Cherokee is 35616.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
531 feet (162 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherokee?
Waterloo (12.4 mi), Iuka (13.6 mi), Tuscumbia (15.2 mi), Sheffield (15.2 mi), Tishomingo (17.1 mi).
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