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Cherokee County School District
Cherokee County School District is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 54,383. The median household income is $50,163 and the median age is 40.5.
54,383
Population
143
People / sq mi
$50,163
Median Income
40.5
Median Age
Cherokee County School District covers 379 sq mi of land at 143.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,163
Median Household Income
$27,415
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$140,000
Median Home Value
$869
Median Rent
73.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.0%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherokee County School District serves a community with a population of 54,383 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Cherokee County School District is $50,163, with a per capita income of $27,415. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Cherokee County School District is 69.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 47.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cherokee County School District, 85.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cherokee County School District is $140,000, with a median rent of $869. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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Data for Cherokee County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4501500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.