Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

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Population

154,659

0.176% growth

Poverty Rate

21%


Median Age

41.2


Median Household Income

$37,438

2.64% growth

Number of Employees

59,361

0.426% decline

Median Property Value

$88,500

1.37% growth

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In 2017, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 155k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $37,438. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew from 154,387 to 154,659, a 0.176% increase and its median household income grew from $36,475 to $37,438, a 2.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.83%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.76%). 3.98% of the people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC speak a non-English language, and 98.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Limestone College (679 degrees awarded in 2017), Newberry College (192 degrees), and University of South Carolina-Union (62 degrees).

The median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is $88,500, and the homeownership rate is 72%. Most people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC employs 59.4k people. The largest industries in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,185 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,796 people), and Construction (3,359 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($153,447), Rail transportation ($98,451), and Legal services ($91,907).

Median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is $37,438. Males in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,433. The income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$37,438

2017 value

± $1,151

2.64%

1 Year Growth

± 4.21%

Households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have a median annual income of $37,438, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,475 in 2016, which represents a 2.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$47,750

Average Male Salary

± $6,595

$35,433

Average Female Salary

± $4,462

In 2017, full-time male employees in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. American Indian

    $58,294 ± $26,055

  2. White

    $40,676 ± $5,046

  3. Asian

    $33,939 ± $34,152

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.43 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

0.416

2017 Wage GINI

0.407

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.34% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC

  2. Charleston City PUMA, SC

  3. York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $77,032, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $69,579 and $66,704.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (31.9k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    16,973 ± 893

  2. Black

    12,332 ± 742

  3. Hispanic

    2,555 ± 402

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

59.4k

2017 Value

-0.426%

1 Year decline

± -0.426%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of -0.426%, from 59.6k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,768 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,581 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,768 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,581 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile knitting & weaving machine setters, operators, & tenders (63 times higher than expected), Food processing workers, all other (8.1 times), and Logging workers (8.06 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($140,526), Physicians & surgeons ($128,730), and Medical & health services managers ($110,309).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.4k

2017 Value

-0.426%

1 Year decline

± -0.426%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of -0.426%, from 59.6k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,185 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,796 people), and Construction (3,359 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,185 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,796 people), and Construction (3,359 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of Fabric mills, except knitting mills (33.5 times higher than expected), Textile & fabric finishing & coating mills (32.2 times), and Logging (13.8 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Computer Systems Design ($153,447), Rail transportation ($98,451), and Legal services ($91,907).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Plastics/rubber

    $17.8B

  2. Machinery

    $17.1B

  3. Electronics

    $12.6B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Plastics/rubber with $17.8B, followed by Machinery ($17.1B) and Electronics ($12.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$178B

2020 Value

$244B

Projected 2045 Value

37% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $178B. This is expected to increase 37% to $244B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. North Carolina

    $24.2B

  2. Georgia

    $14.4B

  3. Tennessee

    $6.22B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $24.2B, followed by Georgia with $14.4B and Tennessee and $6.22B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

87.6% of the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the puma of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC see 1483 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.336% decrease from the previous year (1488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1891 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 639 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.1%). Additionally, Lee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,483 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,483 patients per year. This represents a 0.336% decrease from the previous year (1,488 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

12.4%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2016, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC stayed by NaNk% from N/A% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Dillon County

    20.1% prevalence

  2. Williamsburg County

    19.6% prevalence

  3. Barnwell County

    18.7% prevalence

Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina, at 20.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 155k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2016, 2.13% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.28k people).

In 2017, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (4,844 speakers), German (156 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (112 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

38

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.13%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.28k people

2.27%

2015 Foreign-Born Population

3.5k people

As of 2016, 2.13% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents (3.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2015, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,054 ± 1,105 people

  2. El Salvador

    206 ± 352 people

  3. Guatemala

    102 ± 248 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,054 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by El Salvador with 206 and Guatemala with 102.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2017 Citizenship

98.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.5% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    101k ± 116

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    43.6k ± 441

  3. White (Hispanic)

    2.84k ± 512

In 2017, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    4,844 speakers (3.33%)

  2. German

    156 speakers (0.107%)

  3. French (Incl. Cajun)

    112 speakers (0.0769%)

3.98% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2017, the most common non-English language spoken in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.33% of the overall population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are native Spanish speakers. 0.107% speak German and 0.0769% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,461 ± 293

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,340 ± 244

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,315 ± 259

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC awarded 933 degrees. The student population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is skewed towards women, with 2,239 male students and 2,506 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (431 and 48.8%), followed by Black or African American (377 and 42.7%), Unknown (36 and 4.08%), and Hispanic or Latino (25 and 2.83%).

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Limestone College (679 and 72.8%), Newberry College (192 and 20.6%), and University of South Carolina-Union (62 and 6.65%).

The most popular majors in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (168 and 18%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 and 13.1%), and Social Work (100 and 10.7%).

The median tuition costs in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are $23,984 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Sport & Fitness Management

    46 degrees awarded

  2. Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations

    168 degrees awarded

  3. Social Work

    100 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Sport & Fitness Management with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Limestone College

    679 degrees awarded

  2. Newberry College

    192 degrees awarded

  3. University of South Carolina-Union

    62 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$23,984

Median Private

In 2017, the Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Limestone College with 679 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

404

Degrees Awarded to Men

529

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 404 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.764 times less than the 529 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    431 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    377 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    36 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC were to White students. These 431 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 377 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $88,500 in 2017, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $87,300 to $88,500, a 1.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$88,500

2017 Median

± $2,461

$87,300

2016 Median

± $2,076

In 2017, the median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew to to $88,500 from the previous year's value of $87,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,438

Median Household Income

± $1,151

59.3k

Number of Households

± 1,529

In 2017, the median household income of the 59.3k households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew to $37,438 from the previous year's value of $36,475.

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

72%

2017 Homeownership

71.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72% of the housing units in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    86.8%

  2. Carpooled

    8.83%

  3. Worked At Home

    1.89%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Drove Alone (86.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.83%) and those who Worked At Home (1.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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