Cherryville City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 5361 people, 2177 households, and 1481 families residing in the city. The population density was 1131.3 people per square mile (436.8/km˛), it would be the 162nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 2356 housing units at an average density of 497 per square mile (191.89/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 21.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 41.2 years, the median age of male residents at 38.4 and the median age of female residents at 44.6. The racial makeup of the city was 88.81% White, 9.57% Black or African American, 0.13% American Indian, 0.62% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.35% from two or more races and 0.52% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33054, making it the 330th highest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $45607, it is North Carolina's 225th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19254, making its North Carolina's 220th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $24073, Males had a median income of $30398 versus $18603 for females.
In 2000, 979 pupils and students, of which 55.16% are male and 44.84% are female, 18.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.09% nursery or pri school, 8.17% kindergarten, 38.51% elementary school, 23.49% high school and 20.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5361 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5418 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5420 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5396 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5370 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5352 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5334 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5374 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5430 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5530 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5627 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 54 | 35 | 89 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 53 | 80 |
| Elementary school | 241 | 136 | 377 |
| High school | 128 | 102 | 230 |
| College or graduate school | 90 | 113 | 203 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryville city, North Carolina | $33054 | $45607 | $19254 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |