Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, Georgia
Employment
| Total Establishments | 6,345 |
| Total Employees | 66,123 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 74,280 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $54,283 |
| Total Annual Wages | $4,032,116,439 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $3,076,988 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $100,824 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| IRS Returns | 135,250 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $13,415,502 |
| Average AGI per Return | $99,190 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $1,496,140,726 |
| Per Capita | $5,612 |
| Population Basis | 266,620 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 7 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 931 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 133 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 175 |
| Fast Food | 170 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 56 |