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Cheraw, SC
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
Population
4,960
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
0
Cheraw and its ZIP codes
Cheraw at a glance
- Cheraw is about 4.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $26,689 a year, 62% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (41% below South Carolina) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Cheraw, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheraw, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,689
Poverty rate
37.0%
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (87), Scottish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Cheraw.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,289
13,763 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,717
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
How people get to work
Cheraw, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.2%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheraw, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheraw, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Cheraw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.6 |
| CashCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| McFarlan, NCTown | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| PatrickTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Morven, NCTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Society HillTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| BennettsvilleCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| Cordova, NCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| RubyTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| East Rockingham, NCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Gibson, NCTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Hamlet, NCCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| TatumTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Rockingham, NCCity | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| Dobbins Heights, NCTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheraw, SC in?
- Cheraw is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cheraw, SC?
- About 4,960 people live in Cheraw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheraw?
- Nearby places include Wallace (3.5 mi), Cash (5.2 mi), McFarlan, NC (9.3 mi), Chesterfield (11 mi), Patrick (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023