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Cherryville

North Carolina · 5,760 residents · 5.804 sq mi
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Cherryville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $110,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,760
+7%since 2000
from 5,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cherryville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,972
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,806
+8%since 2000
from $19,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(4,673)
Black9.4%(506)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(123)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(1,496)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,825)
Black10.3%(592)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(215)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.9%(109)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,095)
Diversity Score
36
+30%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherryville, North Carolina?

Cherryville, North Carolina has about 5,760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherryville, North Carolina earns about $40,972 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 $110,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Cherryville, North Carolina?

About 19.7% 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 14.1% 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 1,004 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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