| Place Name | Cherokee |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28719 |
| County | Swain County Jackson County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,206 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 2.67% |
| Majority Ethnicity | Native American 0% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Cullowhee, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 119 |
| State Senate Districts | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 10.84% |
| African American | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 84.66% |
| Asian | 1.35% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.4% |