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East Gaffney

South Carolina · 2,824 residents · 3.023 sq mi
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East Gaffney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,227. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 525 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,824
−16%since 2000
from 3,349 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
934 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+29%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Gaffney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,227
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,527 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,799
+61%since 2000
from $12,902 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+5%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(2,551)
Black20.2%(678)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(86)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.2%(1,547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(1,759)
Black32.9%(928)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(44)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,775)
Diversity Score
63
+36%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

East Gaffney, South Carolina has about 2,824 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

The typical household in East Gaffney, South Carolina earns about $25,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Gaffney, South Carolina expensive?

In East Gaffney, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,600, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Gaffney, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 33.8% of people in East Gaffney, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Gaffney, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, East Gaffney, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 454 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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