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Cherryvale, SC

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Population

2,611

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,444

ZIP codes

0

Cherryvale and its ZIP codes

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Cherryvale at a glance

  • Cherryvale is about 8.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $40,428 a year, 42% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (65% below South Carolina) and median rent is $809 a month.

Local data for Cherryvale, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cherryvale, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,428

Poverty rate

23.0%

Median home value

$90,500

Median rent

$809/mo

Homeownership

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.6%

Median age

25.6

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (86), German Americans (68), Italian Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Cherryvale.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,501

35,348 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,221

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.26B

FY 2026, $11,911 per person

Sumter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cherryvale, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.7%
  • Carpooled17.5%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cherryvale, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

608

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

512

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

46.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cherryvale, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.8%

U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities near Cherryvale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OaklandCensus-designated place3 mi0.7
StateburgCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.7
Cane SavannahCensus-designated place4.4 mi3.6
DalzellCensus-designated place4.7 mi5.8
WedgefieldCensus-designated place6 mi8.5
SumterCity6.3 mi33.1
MulberryCensus-designated place7.6 mi2
South SumterCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.3
LakewoodCensus-designated place9.9 mi7.5
East SumterCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
PrivateerCensus-designated place10 mi8.2
OswegoCensus-designated place11 mi1.2
RembertCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
BoykinCensus-designated place14 mi6.9
AshwoodCensus-designated place14 mi3.6
EastoverTown14 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cherryvale, SC in?
Cherryvale is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Cherryvale, SC?
About 2,611 people live in Cherryvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cherryvale?
Nearby places include Oakland (3 mi), Stateburg (4.3 mi), Cane Savannah (4.4 mi), Dalzell (4.7 mi), Wedgefield (6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023