Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 58,676 with a growth rate of 0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cherokee County is the 24th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 55,534 and has seen a growth of 5.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 43,773 adults, (9,931 of whom are seniors) in Cherokee County.
Female: 28,775 (50.8%)
Male: 27,872 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 70.33% White, 18.76% Black or African American, 3.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,840 | 70.33% |
| Black or African American | 10,628 | 18.76% |
| Two or more races | 3,622 | 6.39% |
| Other race | 2,092 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 324 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.25% |
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $39,595. Household income levels show a median of $50,288. The poverty rate stands at 18.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,221 | - |
| Families | $69,316 | $80,341 |
| Households | $50,288 | $67,479 |
| Non Families | $28,134 | $42,614 |
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