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East Gaffney

South Carolina · 3,085 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 $25,324. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,085
−8%since 2000
from 3,349 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Gaffney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,324
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,527 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,210
+18%since 2000
from $12,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,070)
Black25.4%(784)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(169)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.7%(22)
Diversity Score59%(1,819)
Diversity Score
59
+28%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

East Gaffney, South Carolina has about 3,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Gaffney, South Carolina earns about $25,324 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 $58,200, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in East Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 5.3% 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 33.5% 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 193 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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