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Cherryville, NC
City in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Population
6,226
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,073
ZIP codes
0
Cherryville and its ZIP codes
Cherryville at a glance
- Cherryville is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $70,625, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,100 (20% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Cherryville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherryville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$232,100
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (920), Irish Americans (530), Mexican Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaston County. PPP loans are for Cherryville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,852
81,516 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
How people get to work
Cherryville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherryville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherryville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Cherryville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DellviewTown | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| WacoTown | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FallstonTown | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 8.9 mi | 5.7 |
| High ShoalsCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| LincolntonCity | 10 mi | 9 |
| Kings MountainCity | 10 mi | 14.6 |
| BelwoodTown | 10 mi | 12.3 |
| LawndaleTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 11 mi | 22.4 |
| DallasTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| KingstownTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Iron StationCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherryville, NC in?
- Cherryville is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Cherryville, NC?
- About 6,226 people live in Cherryville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherryville?
- Nearby places include Dellview (1.8 mi), Waco (3 mi), Crouse (5.2 mi), Fallston (7.5 mi), Light Oak (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023