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
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Spartanburg1South Carolina39,18438,6080.37%1,93520.25
Gaffney2South Carolina12,39812,742-0.69%1,3828.97
East Gaffney3South Carolina2,9013,043-1.19%9603.02
Pacolet4South Carolina2,5402,2882.54%4405.78
Cowpens5South Carolina2,2442,0272.47%9782.29
Mayo6South Carolina2,0801,7703.9%6843.04
Blacksburg7South Carolina1,9201,8860.42%1,0261.87
Clifton8South Carolina1,23369112.4%1,1491.07
Chesnee9South Carolina9278382.43%8661.07
Drayton10South Carolina9251,097-4.44%6601.40
Central Pacolet11South Carolina2342092.63%9920.24
Cherokee Falls12South Carolina60033.33%5260.11
Smyrna13South Carolina57570%810.71
Converse14South Carolina05450%00.69

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?

Converse 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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