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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cheraw

South Carolina · 5,524 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 $21,897. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,700. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

5,524
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,505 in 1990
1990 – 2025
928 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 925 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+15%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cheraw
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,897
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,690 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,801
+22%since 1990
from $11,326 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
43.5% rent
3.0
+15%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 10.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheraw, South Carolina?

Cheraw, South Carolina has about 5,524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cheraw, South Carolina earns about $21,897 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Cheraw, South Carolina?

About 17.6% 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 32.1% of people in Cheraw, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheraw, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheraw, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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