Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cherryville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,226

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.6%5,332

Black

7.7%477

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%350

Two or More

0.9%56

Asian

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%97

High School Diploma

29.4%1,214

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%302

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%403

Associate's Degree

14%580

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%816

Master's Degree

4%164

Professional Degree

0.9%36

Doctorate

0.2%9

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

24.8%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,100

Median Renti

$1,059

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%1,614

Renter-Occupied

30.3%702

Total Units

2,626

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%56

$50K–$100K

7.1%114

$100K–$150K

15%242

$150K–$200K

13.9%225

$200K–$300K

33.6%542

$300K–$500K

25.3%408

$500K–$1M

1.5%24

$1M+

0.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

123

$750–$1,000

140

$1,000–$1,250

222

$1,250–$1,500

110

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%139

2000–2009

11.6%304

1990–1999

13.7%360

1980–1989

8.5%222

1970–1979

11.2%293

1960–1969

13.5%354

1950–1959

14.4%378

1940–1949

4.6%121

1939 or earlier

17.3%455

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.1%1,113

Utility Gas

45.7%1,058

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%72

No Fuel

2.1%49

Fuel Oil

0.6%15

Wood

0.2%5

Coal

0.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,625

Mean Household Incomei

$77,853

Per Capita Incomei

$29,722

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,710

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%98

$10K–$15K

5.7%132

$15K–$20K

5.9%136

$20K–$25K

3.1%72

$25K–$30K

5.9%137

$30K–$35K

3.8%87

$35K–$40K

2.5%57

$40K–$45K

2.5%57

$45K–$50K

2.6%60

$50K–$60K

9.4%217

$60K–$75K

7.3%170

$75K–$100K

12.7%293

$100K–$125K

16.1%373

$125K–$150K

8.8%204

$150K–$200K

5.6%129

$200K+

4.1%94

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes87% occupied$499/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 835 homes98% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

80%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

15.9%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

72.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.7% of subsidized households are minority

27.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

580.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,616

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,629

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured