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Cheraw

Colorado · 237 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Cheraw has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+12%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481762052332621990201020202024Cheraw
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,685
+144%since 2000
from $12,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score53.7%(127)
Diversity Score
54
+118%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+141%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 57.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheraw, Colorado?

Cheraw, Colorado has about 237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheraw, Colorado?

The typical household in Cheraw, Colorado earns about $55,000 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Cheraw, Colorado?

About 23.8% 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 24.8% of people in Cheraw, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheraw, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheraw, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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