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Cherryville, North Carolina

Introduction to Cherryville, North Carolina

Cherryville, North Carolina, in Gaston county, is 13 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 32 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city, which is located in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area, has a population of 5,361.

Cherryville History

In the early 1700s, this area was known as "White Pine". King George III of England, and Governor Samuel Ashe of North Carolina both made land grants to the area in the late 18th century. Gradually, Dutch, German, and Scots-Irish families established a community along the Old Post Road. The Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, now known as Carolina Central Railroad, arrived in 1862. Cherry trees were planted along this railroad, which led to the community being named "Cherryville". It was incorporated in 1881.

Cherryville and Nearby Attractions

  • Kings Mountain National Military Park
  • Cherryville Historical Museum
  • Crowders Mountain State Park
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
  • Gaston County Museum of Art and History

Things To Do In Cherryville

Cherryville is home to the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, and Cherryville Historical Museum. The Cherryville Historical Museum houses artifacts of historic importance, while C. Grier Beam Truck Museum showcases exhibits depicting the history of freight trucking. Kings Mountain National Military Park, a place of historic interest, is the site of a patriot victory over the loyalists in 1780. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Cherryville Country Club. Crowders Mountain State Park, South Mountains State Park, and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden are other popular destinations in the area. The community also celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival in April every year.

Cherryville Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Charlotte/ Douglas International Airport.

Cherryville Higher Education

Nearby colleges are Cleveland Community College, Gaston College, Gardner-Webb University, and Belmont Abbey College.

Comparative Profile of Cherryville, NC

Comparing Cherryville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime35
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