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Population Review

Cherokee County, SC — Population & Demographics

Cherokee County, SC has a population of 56,299. The median household income is $49,047 and the median age is 40.3.

56,299

Population

$49,047

Median Income

$135,200

Median Home Value

40.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White71.2%
Black or African American18.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,047

Median Household Income

$27,175

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$135,200

Median Home Value

$813

Median Rent

73.3%

Homeownership

Education

85.5%

High School+

18.4%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cherokee County, SC has a population of 56,299 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Cherokee County, SC is $49,047.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.