Cities in Cherokee County, South Carolina by Population (2024)

There are 14 cities in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Spartanburg139,18438,6080.37%1,93520.3City
Gaffney212,39812,742-0.69%1,3829.0City
East Gaffney32,9533,043-0.34%9773.0CDP
Pacolet42,5402,2882.54%4405.8Town
Cowpens52,2442,0272.47%9782.3Town
Mayo61,9801,7701.38%6513.0CDP
Blacksburg71,9201,8860.42%1,0261.9Town
Drayton81,1801,0977.76%8421.4CDP
Clifton91,0326913.51%9621.1CDP
Chesnee109278382.43%8661.1City
Central Pacolet112342092.63%9920.2Town
Converse12180545-14.29%2610.7CDP
Smyrna1357570%810.7Town
Cherokee Falls143509.38%3070.1CDP

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Cherokee County, South Carolina?

Spartanburg is the largest city in Cherokee County.

What is the smallest city in Cherokee County, South Carolina?

Cherokee Falls is the smallest city in Cherokee County.

How many cities are in Cherokee County?

There are 14 cities in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

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