The Town FilesCherokee County, South Carolina
56,647 people. The median home is worth $142,000 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $50,288.
Towns in Cherokee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney | 12,764 | $137,700 | $41,089 | 31.9 |
| East Gaffney | 2,882 | $77,600 | $25,227 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Cherokee County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $869 | $937 |
| Median household income | $50,288 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
18,064 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,261 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 476 storm events in Cherokee County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cherokee County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).