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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cheraw

South Carolina · 5,505 residents · 5.953 sq mi
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Cheraw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $46,200. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,505
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
925 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cheraw
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,690
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,897 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,326
−18%vs 2000
vs $13,801 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $360 in 2000
US average: $450
53.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.5% in 2000
46.5% rent
2.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(2,515)
Black51.9%(2,865)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(3,545)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(2,745)
Black49.7%(2,738)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score63.2%(3,477)
63
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cheraw, South Carolina?

Cheraw, South Carolina has about 5,505 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cheraw, South Carolina?

The typical household in Cheraw, South Carolina earns about $17,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheraw, South Carolina expensive?

In Cheraw, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,200, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Cheraw, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cheraw, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheraw, South Carolina?

About 28.9% of people in Cheraw, South 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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