Cheraw Population

2010–2026

220

2026 projection

7.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cheraw. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026220-31.35%
2025223-10.45%
2024224-41.75%
2023228-20.87%
2022230-31.29%
2021233-41.69%
2020237-20.84%
2019239-31.24%
201824200.00%
201724200.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cheraw has a population change about the same as Otero County, and lower than Colorado and the U.S.

  • Colorado+3.9%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Cheraw−5.1%
  • Otero County−5.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cheraw Demographics

55.7median age

Median age

Female55.3 yrs
Male58.5 yrs

Adults

163
70 seniors (65+) · 43% of adults93 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 93Male 50.5% · 95

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cheraw Income

$52,857median household income

Median household income

$52,857

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.9%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cheraw Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%41%48%
Never married25%33%16%
Divorced17%16%18%
Widowed14%10%18%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201