Cherokee County At-A-Glance

February 1, 2007

Georgia Trend Staff,

Cherokee County At-A-Glance

Population: 184,211

Municipalities: Woodstock, 19,602; Canton, 17,685; Holly Springs, 5,328; Waleska, 816; Ball Ground, 811; Nelson, 671

Unemployment (Nov. 2006): Cherokee County, 3.0 percent; Georgia, 4.4 percent

Per Capita Income: $30,059 (2003)

Top Employers (non-governmental): Wal-Mart Associates Inc., 1,100; Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 870; Publix Super Markets, 810; Kroger, 657; Northside Hospital Cherokee, 633

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Dept. of Labor, Publix Super Markets, Northside Hospital, Kroger Company