Cheraw, South Carolina
Cheraw: town of the United States
About
Cheraw is a town located in the county of Chesterfield in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,851. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,554 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cheraw
| Population | 5,554 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Postal code | 29520 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.64% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.36% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6977,-79.8834 |
| Altitude | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:14:19 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -5.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cheraw is located at 34°41'52"N 79°53'0"W (34.6976600, -79.8834000).
Cheraw map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cheraw decreased by 5.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,851 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,848 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,778 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,770 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,759 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,732 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,702 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,661 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,623 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,562 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,554 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cheraw
1Cheraw State Park
100 State Park Rd, Cheraw, SC 29520, United States View details
Phone: +18435379656 | Website available
2Arrowhead Park
989 State Rd, Cheraw, SC 29520, United States View details
3H Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial & Recreation Area
279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC 29520, United States View details
Phone: +18433781555 | Website available
4Old Saint Davids Church
St Davids Cemetery, 98 2nd St, Cheraw, SC 29520, United States View details
Phone: +18435378425 | Website available
5Cheraw Mountain Bike Trail
Cheraw, SC 29520, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cheraw
1Town of Cheraw
200 Market St, Cheraw, SC 29520 View details
Phone: +18435378400 | Website available
People born in Cheraw (22)
People born in Cheraw, including politician William P. Pollock, actor David Thornton, football player Andrew Gachkar, .
More notable people
- Andy Hall (American football player) he was born in 26/11/1980
- Cliff Matthews (Player of American football) he was born in 05/08/1989
- Dale Hatcher (American football player) he was born in 05/04/1963
- Fisher DeBerry (American football player and coach) he was born in 08/06/1938
- Harry Newsome (American football player) he was born in 25/01/1963
- Kenneth G. Matheson (American academic administrator) he was born in 28/07/1864
- Patrick Nieson Lynch Bellinger (United States Admiral) he was born in 08/10/1885
- Pembroke Finlayson (American baseball player) he was born in 31/07/1888
- Ty Gainey (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1960
- Donald Malloy (musician) he was born in 28/11/1955
- Gail Brockman (American trumpeter) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Parson James (American singer and songwriter) he was born in 07/06/1991
- Frank Motley (American trumpet player and band leader from South Carolina) he was born in 30/12/1923
- Joyce Krawiec she was born in 14/06/1945
- Taylor Richardson she was born in 15/07/2003
- Richie Yow (American politician) he was born in 28/10/1974
- Julius McCoy (American basketball player) he was born in 21/02/1932
- Henry Gillespie (American baseball player) he was born in 14/07/1896
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cheraw, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217837 | Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw (SC) | 29520 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cheraw, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cheraw.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cheraw Post Office | Cheraw (SC) | 29520 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Cheraw, Colorado human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 245 people.
Other cities in Chesterfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chesterfield County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pageland | 2,535 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Chesterfield | 1,452 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States |
| McBee | 838 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Jefferson | 704 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
| Ruby | 334 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina |
| Patrick | 329 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Mount Croghan | 184 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cheraw distances to largest South Carolina cities