Cherokee County, South Carolina

Total Population: 56,299

County Seat: Gaffney

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Median Home Value

$135,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,047

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Other Race1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

17.1%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

10.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,047

Mean Household Income

$66,482

Per Capita Income

$27,175

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,200

Median Rent

$813/mo

Total Housing Units

24,945

Owner-Occupied

73.3%

Renter-Occupied

26.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Married Couple Households

42.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.2%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

79.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45021.