Cherokee County, SC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
56,299
Male
27,600
49.0%
Female
28,699
51.0%
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
3.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.6%
High School or Higher37.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.9%
Married
37.6%
Cherokee County, SC has a population of 56,299 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 71.2% of the population. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.3% of residents are foreign-born.