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Cheraw

Colorado · 252 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Cheraw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,214. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
+19%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,400 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481762052332621990201020202024Cheraw
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,214
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,901
+66%since 2000
from $12,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.586
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(184)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino23%(58)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.7%(7)
Diversity Score50.9%(128)
Diversity Score
51
+107%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheraw, Colorado?

Cheraw, Colorado has about 252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheraw, Colorado?

The typical household in Cheraw, Colorado earns about $28,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheraw, Colorado expensive?

In Cheraw, Colorado, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Cheraw, Colorado?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cheraw, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheraw, Colorado?

About 23.0% of people in Cheraw, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheraw, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheraw, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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