Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
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Upstate SC Alliance
124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864.283.2300
Email: development@upstatealliance.com
Cherokee County
Cherokee County, situated just off I-85 between Charlotte, NC and Greenville/Spartanburg, two of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, has a thriving and profitable economy and an abundance of natural and manufactured resources. Home to a highly diversified industrial base that includes companies such as Freightliner and Nestle, Cherokee County offers an abundant and educated workforce, a high standard of living, and a superb quality of life. Add in a general pro-business attitude, a positive work ethic, customized training by South Carolina's readySC schools, and easy access to transportation routes, and it's easy to see why Cherokee County is the perfect choice for business establishment, relocation, or expansion.
Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2010) | 55,342 |
| Total Households (2010) | 21,519 |
| Median Age (2010) | 37.9 |
Sources: US Census Bureau (Population & Households); ESRI Business Analyst (Age)
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 7.0% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 7.0% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 7.0% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 6.9% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 5.8% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 11.9% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 14.5% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 14.4% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 12.4% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 7.2% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 4.1% |
| Age 85+ | 1.7% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median Household | Per Capita |
| 2000 (1999) | $33,896 | $16,421 |
| 2010 | $41,640 | $20,065 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | |
| Level | Total |
| Less than 9th Grade | 9.7% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 14.3% |
| High School Graduate Only | 42.1% |
| Some College, No Degree | 13.9% |
| Associates Degree Only | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree Only | 8.4% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 5.5% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
Contact Information
Cherokee County Development Board
Jim Cook
Executive Director
864-489-5721
www.cherokeecounty-sc.org
| Labor & Unemployment (Dec 2011) | |
| Total Labor Force | 24,405 |
| Unemployed | 3,154 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| NESTLE USA - Prepared Food Division | 1,500 |
| School District of Cherokee County | 1,185 |
| Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp | 900 |
| UPS Freight | 550 |
| The Timken Company | 520 |
| Employment by Industry (2010 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 77 | 0.4% | $505 |
| Construction | 708 | 4.1% | $712 |
| Manufacturing | 5,483 | 31.6% | $817 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 3,835 | 22.1% | $565 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 539 | 3.1% | $669 |
| Professional & Business Services | 469 | 2.7% | $465 |
| Education & Health Services | 1,971 | 11.4% | $531 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 1,689 | 9.7% | $248 |
| Other Services | 293 | 1.7% | $446 |
| Government | 2,186 | 12.6% | $694 |
| Total | 17,330 | 100.0% | $632 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics & SC Employment Commission; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures. Refer to Data Center for a more detailed breakdown of employment & wages
