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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Gaffney

South Carolina · 3,278 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 $16,171. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,278
−2%vs 2000
vs 3,349 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,084 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Gaffney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,171
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,527 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,493
−34%vs 2000
vs $12,902 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $369 in 2000
US average: $450
70.2%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
2.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,829)
Black13.7%(449)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(969)
30
−36%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.6%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

East Gaffney, South Carolina has about 3,278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in East Gaffney, South Carolina earns about $16,171 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 $34,300, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 3.7% 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 22.4% of people in East Gaffney, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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