Curriculum and Continuing Education Student Count, Fall 2017: 2,210*

Service Area: Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties

Cherokee County Demographics**, Summer 2017: 

● Population: 28,087
● Population growth 2010-2017: 2%
● Race/Ethnicity: 94% White, 2% Black, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian
● Median household income: $35,284
● Persons in poverty: 18%
● Education: Of those 25 and older, 84% have at least a high school diploma, and 19% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

*Enrollment data courtesy of NC Community College system office.

**All other data are from U.S. Census Bureau.