Cherokee County's estimated 2026 population is 59,424 with a growth rate of 1.41% 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 7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cherokee County includes 71.19% White, 18.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (71.19%)
Black or African American (18.93%)
Two or more races (6.32%)
Other race (2.66%)
Asian (0.48%)
Native American (0.42%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,077 | 71.19% |
| Black or African American | 10,659 | 18.93% |
| Two or more races | 3,560 | 6.32% |
| Other race | 1,500 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 235 | 0.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cherokee County's average per capita income is $38,719. Household income levels show a median of $49,047. The poverty rate stands at 18.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,930 | $94,410 |
| Families | $66,859 | $79,392 |
| Households | $49,047 | $66,482 |
| Non Families | $27,397 | $41,871 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate