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Cherryvale

South Carolina · 2,496 residents · 1.809 sq mi
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Cherryvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,700. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
2,496
+1%since 2000
from 2,461 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cherryvale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,526
−14%since 2000
from $14,560 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(1,180)
Black47.3%(1,165)
Hispanic / Latino2%(48)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(1,629)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(872)
Black56.1%(1,401)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(104)
Asian1.3%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,651)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherryvale, South Carolina?

Cherryvale, South Carolina has about 2,496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherryvale, South Carolina earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherryvale, South Carolina expensive?

In Cherryvale, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Cherryvale, South Carolina?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cherryvale, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherryvale, South Carolina?

About 35.9% of people in Cherryvale, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherryvale, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherryvale, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 461 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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