Cherry Branch is a CDP located in Craven County North Carolina. Cherry Branch has a 2024 population of 1,494. Cherry Branch is currently growing at a rate of 7.64% annually and its population has increased by 6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,397 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherry Branch is $125,335 with a poverty rate of 3.9%. The median age in Cherry Branch is 30.9 years: 30.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherry Branch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 74.79% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 15.85% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 8.82% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 426 | 3.01 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 331 | 3.17 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 43 | 3.86 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 43 | 1.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 2.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 1.35% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 24.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 16.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 10.55% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 16.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 214 | 28.96% |
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 | 604 | 584 | 139 |
| Black | 99 | 99 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,190 | $101,131 | $250,001 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,604 | $87,917 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $115,132 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,000 | $81,205 | $26,724 |
| Some College | $57,039 | $80,424 | $0 |
$65,000
Average Earnings
$81,205
Average Male
$26,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.59% of Cherry Branch residents speak only English, while 6.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 50 | 5.43% |
3.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.46%
Male Poverty Rate
4.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherry Branch is White, with 5.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherry Branch is White, with 5.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,144 | $127,952 |
| Households | $105,739 | $125,335 |
| Married Families | $107,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $97,604 | $102,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
75.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 21.95% |
| Black | 15 | 11.45% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
33.49%
Born in Cherry Branch
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
98.91% of Cherry Branch residents were born in the United States, with 33.49% having been born in North Carolina. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,494 | 106 | 7.64% |
| 2023 | 1,388 | 107 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 1,281 | -130 | -9.21% |
| 2021 | 1,411 | 14 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1,397 | 0 | 0% |