CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Cherryville

North Carolina · 6,078 residents · 5.804 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Charlotte metro area
Compare
The short version

Cherryville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
6,078
+13%since 2000
from 5,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cherryville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,420
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,798
+29%since 2000
from $19,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cherryville on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(4,746)
Black10.3%(628)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(403)
Asian0.8%(47)
Other1.5%(90)
Diversity Score42.5%(2,581)
Diversity Score
42
+52%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Cherryville

Eagle Lake
Pop 6,415
Elsmere
Pop 6,196
Fort Myers Shores
Pop 5,946
Broadview Park
Pop 7,119
Places similar to Cherryville
Head to head

Compare Cherryville to nearby cities

CHERRYVILLE VS
Lincolnton
Income$46,320−6%
Home value$248,700+82%
Population12,465+91%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHERRYVILLE VS
Kings Mountain
Income$49,564same
Home value$204,100+50%
Population12,117+86%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHERRYVILLE VS
Shelby
Income$48,376−2%
Home value$197,200+45%
Population23,309+257%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHERRYVILLE VS
Gastonia
Income$64,059+30%
Home value$277,600+104%
Population87,067+1235%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherryville, North Carolina?

Cherryville, North Carolina has about 6,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherryville, North Carolina earns about $49,420 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Cherryville, North Carolina?

About 20.8% 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 13.4% 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 1,322 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Cherryville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →