Cherokee County, Alabama
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. Its county seat is Centre. The county is named for the Cherokee tribe.
Cherokee County | |
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Cherokee County Courthouse in Centre | |
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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 | |
| 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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