Cherokee
County Seat: Centre
Population: 24,975
Civilian Labor Force: 10,277
Cherokee County is located in northeast Alabama between the metro areas of Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga. It is home to Weiss Lake, which is well known for its spectacular views and some of the world’s best fishing.
Companies like KTH Leesburg Products have found Cherokee County to be an excellent location for their businesses. Federal highways US 278 and US 11 and the Centre-Piedmont-Cherokee County Regional Airport provide an excellent transportation network.
County Profile
Population within an approx. 45-mile radius of county seat: 655,878
Population: 24,975
Civilian Labor Force: 10,277
County Residents Working in the County: 2,553
County Residents Working Outside the County: 6,563
Outside Residents Working in the County: 2,709
Source: JobsEQ and U.S. Census 2/2024
Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority
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Top Manufacturing Companies in Cherokee County
Many manufacturing operations have found success in Cherokee County. These are the top employers:
| Company | Product | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| KTH Leesburg Products LLC | Automotive Underbody Structural Parts | 464 |
| American Apparel | Military Apparel | 228 |
| Prince Minerals | Porcelain Enamel Frits, Electrostatic Powders | 85 |
| Dixie Green, Inc. | Wholesale Nursery | 47 |
| Cherokee Gin & Cotton Co. | Cotton Gin | 45 |
| VaDo Fabrics | Mattress Fabric Bindings & Trimmings | 30 |
| Model Tee's | Embroidery | 30 |
| Sawyer Nursery | Wholesale Nursery | 23 |
| Weiss Lake Egg Company, Inc. | Chicken Egg Farm | 17 |
Source: Local economic development contacts-7/2020