Cherokee County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,647 | — | #934 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,288 | -33.1% | #2,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,000 | -49.6% | #2,366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | -25.3% | #1,617 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +46.2% | #2,512 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cherokee County has a population of 56,647, making it the #934 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cherokee County is $50,288, ranking #2,756 out of 3,222 counties — 33.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Cherokee County is $142,000 (-49.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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89.5% of residents in Cherokee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County, South Carolina has a total population of 56,647, making it the 934th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cherokee County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cherokee County is $50,288, which ranks #2,756 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Cherokee County is $142,000, 49.6% below the national median. Renters in Cherokee County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cherokee County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Cherokee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%).
All data for Cherokee County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.