Demographics & People — Cheraw, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,800 |
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| Median Age | 44.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,154 |
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| Family Households | 1,119 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.563 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,110 |
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| Black or African American | 2,682 |
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| Asian | 68 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 327 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,310 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,538 |
| English | 432 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 263 |
| American | 230 |
| German | 188 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 163 |
| Irish | 85 |
| European | 78 |
| Scottish | 66 |
Language
| English Only | 4,262 |
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| Spanish | 328 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,769 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 340 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,093 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cheraw, South Carolina.
