Cherokee County, South Carolina
Total Population: 56,299
County Seat: Gaffney
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.