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Cherry Branch, NC
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina.
Population
1,684
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
0
Cherry Branch and its ZIP codes
Cherry Branch at a glance
- Cherry Branch is about 6.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $104,432, 44% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 (9% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,706 a month.
Local data for Cherry Branch, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherry Branch, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,432
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$262,200
Median rent
$1,706/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
51.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (232), German Americans (140), Italian Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Cherry Branch.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
How people get to work
Cherry Branch, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 51.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherry Branch, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherry Branch, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Cherry Branch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesott BeachTown | 4 mi | 3.5 |
| HavelockCity | 5.1 mi | 17.1 |
| ArapahoeTown | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| OrientalTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| NewportTown | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Morehead CityTown | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| StonewallTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AllianceTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| GrantsboroTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| BayboroTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherry Branch, NC in?
- Cherry Branch is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Cherry Branch, NC?
- About 1,684 people live in Cherry Branch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherry Branch?
- Nearby places include Minnesott Beach (4 mi), Havelock (5.1 mi), Arapahoe (6.2 mi), Neuse Forest (8.1 mi), Oriental (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023