Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County is home to 56,647 people. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $50,288.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,647 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,288 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.4% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.3% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.5% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $142,000 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $869 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.7% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.4 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cleveland County, North Carolina
- Rutherford County, North Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- Union County
- York County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.