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Cherry Branch

North Carolina · 1,211 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Cherry Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has declined 14% since 2021. Median home value is $219,700. Households here earn about 39% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
−14%vs 2021
vs 1,411 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
−14%vs 2021
vs 1,229 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+38%vs 2021
vs 27.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Cherry Branch
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $86,050 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,370
−10%vs 2021
vs $30,408 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
−9.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $223,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,427 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.0% in 2021
16.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,120)
Black9.6%(136)
Hispanic / Latino7%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(56)
Diversity Score44.3%(625)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(831)
Black13.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(87)
Asian1.9%(23)
Other1.1%(13)
Diversity Score52.8%(640)
Diversity Score
53
+19%vs 2021
vs 44 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 38.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.2% in 2021
Female
48.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.8% in 2021
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Branch, North Carolina?

Cherry Branch, North Carolina has about 1,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherry Branch, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cherry Branch, North Carolina earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Branch, North Carolina expensive?

In Cherry Branch, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $219,700, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Branch, North Carolina?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Branch, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Branch, North Carolina?

About 9.4% of people in Cherry Branch, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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