Cheraw, SC Demographics

A map of Cheraw's Population by Race

Cheraw, South Carolina had a population of 5,040 in 2020. It was 38.9% White, 52.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cheraw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is the 103rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cheraw's White Population

1,962 residents of Cheraw identify as White, or 38.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Cheraw considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is more White than neighboring Cash (7.9% White). Cheraw is less White than neighboring Wallace (54.6% White), McFarlan (81.9% White), Chesterfield (65% White), and Patrick (71.4% White).

Cheraw's Black Population

2,641 residents of Cheraw identify as Black, or 52.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cheraw considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #101 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is more Black than neighboring Wallace (35.1% Black), McFarlan (0% Black), Chesterfield (28.3% Black), and Patrick (19.2% Black). Cheraw is less Black than neighboring Cash (82.7% Black).

Cheraw's Asian Population

76 residents of Cheraw identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cheraw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #101 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is more Asian than neighboring Wallace (0.2% Asian), Cash (0.9% Asian), McFarlan (0% Asian), Chesterfield (0.4% Asian), and Patrick (0% Asian).

Cheraw's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Cheraw identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cheraw roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #294 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallace (0.9% Hispanic), Cash (1.8% Hispanic), and Chesterfield (1.3% Hispanic). Cheraw is less Hispanic than neighboring McFarlan (12.8% Hispanic), and Patrick (3.4% Hispanic).

Cheraw's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Cheraw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cheraw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallace (3.3% Native American/Other), Cash (2% Native American/Other), McFarlan (1.1% Native American/Other), and Patrick (1.1% Native American/Other).

Cheraw's Multiracial Population

205 residents of Cheraw identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cheraw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Cheraw is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cheraw is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallace (5.8% Multiracial), Cash (4.7% Multiracial), McFarlan (4.3% Multiracial), Chesterfield (4.3% Multiracial), and Patrick (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.