Andrews is a town located in Cherokee County North Carolina. Andrews has a 2024 population of 1,759. Andrews is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Andrews is $49,894 with a poverty rate of 26.59%. The median age in Andrews is 46 years: 40.8 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Andrews was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,647 | 78.95% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 10.74% |
| Other race | 104 | 4.99% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 42 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 947 | 2.14 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 514 | 1.42 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 265 | 2.6 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Female | 153 | 3.5 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Male | 15 | 4.6 | 40 | 60 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 11.59% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 10.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 504 | 35.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 8.98% |
| Some College | 290 | 20.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 992 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 184 | 76 | 0 |
| Other Race | 104 | 69 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 42 | 25 | 4 |
| Black | 24 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 45.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,156 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $10,536 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,427 | $46,402 | $28,988 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $45,217 | $27,125 |
| Some College | $27,275 | $35,625 | $26,356 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$45,217
Average Male
$27,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.44% of Andrews residents speak only English, while 13.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 356 | 23.91% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 134 | 32.92% |
| Other | 104 | 35 | 33.65% |
| Black | 45 | 25 | 55.56% |
| Native | 42 | 17 | 40.48% |
| Multiple | 224 | 3 | 1.34% |
26.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
34.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Andrews is Black, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Andrews is Multiple, with 1.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.37% |
| High School | 14.2% |
| Some College | 13.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.82% |
| Female Employed | 28.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 10.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,216 | $51,512 |
| Households | $34,939 | $49,894 |
| Married Families | $48,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,615 | $40,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
170
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 12.1% |
| Black | 13 | 19.7% |
| Native American | 4 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.49%
Born in Andrews
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
9.44%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
90.56% of Andrews residents were born in the United States, with 44.49% having been born in North Carolina. 9.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,873 | 23 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 1,850 | 23 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 1,827 | 22 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 1,805 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 1,782 | 23 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 1,759 | 22 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 1,737 | 32 | 1.88% |
| 2022 | 1,705 | 35 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 1,670 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,669 | -165 | -9% |
| 2019 | 1,834 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,827 | 32 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1,795 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,791 | 33 | 1.88% |
| 2015 | 1,758 | 13 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 1,745 | -14 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,759 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,745 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,758 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 1,775 | 0 | 0% |