Cheraw, SC

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    2024 Population
    4,960
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.6
    1.11% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    37%
    4.51% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $26,689
    2.15% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $152,200
    34.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,949
    0.103% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Cheraw, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98% of the residents in Cheraw, SC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Cheraw, SC are Northeastern Technical College (666 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Cheraw, SC was $152,200, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

    Most people in Cheraw, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Cheraw, SC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Cheraw, SC is home to a population of 4.96k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 5% of Cheraw, SC residents were born outside of the country (248 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.4 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.71k people) in Cheraw, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.93k White (Non-Hispanic) and 85 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Cheraw, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cheraw, SC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cheraw, SC
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.71k ± 337
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.93k ± 343
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      85 ± 71
    2.2%
    Hispanic Population
    109 people

    In 2024, there were 1.4 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.71k people) in Cheraw, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.93k White (Non-Hispanic) and 85 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.2% of the people in Cheraw, SC are hispanic (109 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cheraw, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,146 ± 6,228 people
    2. India
      21,511 ± 3,594 people
    3. Colombia
      15,785 ± 3,080 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    248 people
    5.97%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    300 people

    As of 2024, 5% of Cheraw, SC residents (248 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cheraw, SC was 5.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      89 ± 60
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      80 ± 73
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      7 ± 18

    Cheraw, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cheraw, SC.

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    Health

    88.2% of the population of Cheraw, SC has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 44.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.8%
    Uninsured
    36.8%
    Employer Coverage
    21.7%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    15%
    Non-Group
    1.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cheraw, SC declined by 3.74% from 12.2% to 11.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cheraw, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cheraw, SC employs 1.95k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cheraw, SC were Manufacturing (627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (291 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (257 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($142,738), Other Services Except Public Administration ($97,634), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.95k
    2024 Value
    ± 365
    −0.103%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cheraw, SC declined at a rate of −0.103%, from 1.95k employees to 1.95k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cheraw, SC, are Material Moving Occupations (347 people), Production Occupations (335 people), and Management Occupations (186 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cheraw, SC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.95k
    2024 Value
    ± 365
    −0.103%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cheraw, SC declined at a rate of −0.103%, from 1.95k employees to 1.95k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cheraw, SC, are Manufacturing (627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (291 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cheraw, SC, though some of these residents may live in Cheraw, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,028
    Median earning men ± $7,846
    $28,889
    Median earning women ± $4,701

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($97,634), Manufacturing ($49,375), and Construction ($41,964).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,944), Manufacturing ($29,219), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,700).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.595%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Carolina

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    Lindsey Graham
    Senator from South Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2003
    Tim Scott
    Senator from South Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 2, 2013
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Cheraw, SC awarded 666 degrees. The student population of Cheraw, SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 432 male students and 996 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Cheraw, SC are White (297 and 44.6%), Black or African American (292 and 43.8%), Two or More Races (34 and 5.11%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (17 and 2.55%).

    The largest universities in Cheraw, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (666 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Cheraw, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (262 and 39.3%), Phlebotamy Technician (48 and 7.21%), and Registered Nursing (47 and 7.06%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,428 students enrolled in Cheraw, SC, 30.3% men and 69.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 688 records, of which 73.1% were women and 26.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      201 degrees awarded
    2. Phlebotamy Technician
      48 degrees awarded
    3. Machine Tool Technology
      42 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Cheraw, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 201 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Cheraw, SC according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northeastern Technical College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    666 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 666 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cheraw, SC, which is 0.382 times less than the 482 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 297 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 292 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($5,088) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($936) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cheraw, SC was $152,200 in 2024, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,400 to $152,200, a 34.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Cheraw, SC is 47.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cheraw, SC have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cheraw, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $152,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$64,449
    $1,074
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$238

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cheraw, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cheraw, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    47.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 47.8% of the housing units in Cheraw, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cheraw, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $26,689
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,652
    2.25k
    Number of Households
    ± 393

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.25k households in Cheraw, SC declined from $26,689 from the previous year's value of $27,275.

    The following chart displays the households in Cheraw, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cheraw, SC is from South Carolina.
    0.462
    2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina
    0.464
    2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
    2. Other (6.09%)
    3. Carpooled (4.86%)

    In 2024, 82.2% of workers in Cheraw, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.09%) and those who carpooled to work (4.86%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    13.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cheraw, SC have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Cheraw, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cheraw, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cheraw, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cheraw, SC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cheraw, SC (1.75k out of 4.72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cheraw, SC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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