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Cheraw

South Carolina · 5,040 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 $25,548. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% 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 $111,900. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
5,040
−9%since 2000
from 5,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cheraw
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,548
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,972
+52%since 2000
from $13,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(1,962)
Black52.4%(2,641)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(125)
Asian1.5%(76)
Other3.3%(168)
Diversity Score70%(3,528)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheraw, South Carolina?

Cheraw, South Carolina has about 5,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheraw, South Carolina earns about $25,548 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 $111,900, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Cheraw, South Carolina?

About 20.4% 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 37.2% of people in Cheraw, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheraw, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheraw, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 465 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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