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Cheraw, SC

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Population
4,921
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
156 ft
Median Home Value
$152,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$800/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$26,689
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South CarolinaNearest larger communityFlorence, South Carolina36 miles away · 41,231 residents.

About Cheraw

Cheraw is a historic town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, situated at the fall line of the Pee Dee River. Known as the birthplace of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and nicknamed the Prettiest Town in Dixie, the community of approximately 4,960 is served by the Chesterfield County School District for public education locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1rating

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