Cheraw is a town located in Chesterfield County South Carolina. Cheraw has a 2024 population of 4,983. Cheraw is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheraw is $53,430 with a poverty rate of 33.77%. The median age in Cheraw is 47.2 years: 44.3 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheraw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,489 | 49.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,286 | 45.21% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,146 | 2.23 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 1,032 | 1.03 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 658 | 3.2 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 362 | 4.01 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Male | 94 | 1.74 | 0 | 100 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 542 | 14.5% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,081 | 28.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 812 | 21.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,818 | 1,543 | 493 |
| Black | 1,562 | 1,221 | 245 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 117 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 118 | 30 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 25 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,826 | $0 | $41,141 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,133 | $88,854 | $136,786 |
| High School Graduate | $34,333 | $53,573 | $23,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,810 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,848 | $45,724 | $28,438 |
| Some College | $31,329 | $0 | $28,616 |
$34,848
Average Earnings
$45,724
Average Male
$28,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.26% of Cheraw residents speak only English, while 10.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,210 | 1,076 | 48.69% |
| White | 2,091 | 466 | 22.29% |
| Multiple | 191 | 62 | 32.46% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 52 | 19.77% |
33.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.79%
Male Poverty Rate
28.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheraw is Black, with 48.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheraw is Hispanic, with 19.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.66% |
| Some College | 15.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.33% |
| Male Employed | 19.12% |
| Female Employed | 17.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,441 | $73,899 |
| Households | $30,658 | $53,430 |
| Married Families | $93,836 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,423 | $30,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
340
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 213 | 13.24% |
| White | 127 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.2%
Born in Cheraw
93.69%
Native Born
6.31%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
93.69% of Cheraw residents were born in the United States, with 68.2% having been born in South Carolina. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,927 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 4,938 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 4,949 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 4,961 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 4,972 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 4,983 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,995 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,994 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,995 | -34 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 5,029 | -500 | -9.04% |
| 2019 | 5,529 | -53 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 5,582 | -49 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 5,631 | -43 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 5,674 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 5,703 | -23 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,726 | -12 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 5,738 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 5,742 | -68 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 5,810 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,524 | 19 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 5,505 | -149 | -2.64% |
| 1980 | 5,654 | 27 | 0.48% |
| 1970 | 5,627 | 456 | 8.82% |
| 1960 | 5,171 | 335 | 6.93% |
| 1950 | 4,836 | 339 | 7.54% |
| 1940 | 4,497 | 924 | 25.86% |
| 1930 | 3,573 | 423 | 13.43% |
| 1920 | 3,150 | 277 | 9.64% |
| 1910 | 2,873 | -2,054 | -41.69% |