Cherokee County, South Carolina

Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,216.[1] The county seat is Gaffney. The county was formed in 1897.[2]

Cherokee County, South Carolina
Map
Map of South Carolina highlighting Cherokee County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1897
Seat Gaffney
Largest community Gaffney
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

397.47 sq mi (1,029 km²)
392.96 sq mi (1,018 km²)
4.51 sq mi (12 km²), 1.13
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.cherokeecountysc.com
Named for: Cherokee Indians

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Cherokee County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.