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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gaffney

South Carolina · 12,968 residents · 8.97 sq mi
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Gaffney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,480. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $70,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,968
−1%since 1990
from 13,145 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,465 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+13%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,480
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,755
+66%since 1990
from $10,712 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(7,894)
Black39.3%(5,162)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(72)
Diversity Score60.6%(7,971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(6,854)
Black44%(5,703)
Hispanic / Latino2%(257)
Asian0.4%(58)
Diversity Score65%(8,425)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaffney, South Carolina?

Gaffney, South Carolina has about 12,968 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gaffney, South Carolina earns about $29,480 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaffney, South Carolina expensive?

In Gaffney, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gaffney, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaffney, South Carolina?

About 16.2% of people in Gaffney, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaffney, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaffney, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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