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Cherokee County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Cherokee County has 58,275 residents, up 3.6% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,398 households moved in and 1,175 moved out (+223 net), bringing in a net $13.3M of income. Median household income is $50,288, the median home $142,000 and median rent $869 a month.
In South Carolina: 24th of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 20th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 32nd of 46 counties for median household income · 34th of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County, SC | 419 | $20.3M |
| Cleveland County, NC | 110 | $3.9M |
| York County, SC | 101 | $4.8M |
| Gaston County, NC | 62 | $3.0M |
| Greenville County, SC | 52 | $2.1M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 44 | $2.1M |
| Rutherford County, NC | 34 | $1.0M |
| Union County, SC | 27 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cherokee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County, SC | 395 | $16.7M |
| Cleveland County, NC | 89 | $3.3M |
| Greenville County, SC | 72 | $3.3M |
| York County, SC | 56 | $2.6M |
| Gaston County, NC | 34 | $1.3M |
| Union County, SC | 28 | $1.1M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 24 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.