Cherokee County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cherokee County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45021
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 392.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 397.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.049796
- Longitude
- -81.607647
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 55,475
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,682
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 53,122 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,355 | 4.2% |
| White | 40,453 | 72.9% |
| Black | 10,532 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,362 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,317 | 3.1% |
| White | 32,223 | 75.5% |
| Black | 8,523 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 417 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,647
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,182
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,223
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,840 | 70.3% |
| Black | 10,628 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 324 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,417
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,875 | 26.6% |
| Republican | 18,141 | 54.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,401 | 19.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,356 | 46.0% |
| Female | 18,061 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,777 | 71.2% |
| Hispanic | 792 | 2.4% |
| Black | 7,188 | 21.5% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,926
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,650 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 22.2% |
| Black | 2,377 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 16.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,404 | 48.2% |
| Female | 8,522 | 47.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,553 (29.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,144 (18.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,150
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $145,397
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $856
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.