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Cherryville

North Carolina · 5,361 residents · 5.804 sq mi
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Cherryville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,054. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,100. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,361
+13%since 1990
from 4,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
924 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 819 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+3%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cherryville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,054
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,977 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,254
+43%since 1990
from $13,495 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,311)
Black8.4%(398)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.8%(37)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,043)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(4,673)
Black9.4%(506)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(123)
Asian0.6%(33)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,496)
28
+27%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−2%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cherryville, North Carolina?

Cherryville, North Carolina has about 5,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cherryville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cherryville, North Carolina earns about $33,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherryville, North Carolina expensive?

In Cherryville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Cherryville, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cherryville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherryville, North Carolina?

About 9.1% of people in Cherryville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherryville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherryville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 605 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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