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Gifford

South Carolina · 370 residents · 0.967 sq mi
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Gifford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,300. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% 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

370
+7%since 1990
from 346 in 1990
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 358 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.2
+4%since 1990
from 26.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1422443474495511990201020202024Gifford
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,375
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,601 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,602
+91%since 1990
from $3,980 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.9%
−17.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
17.1% rent
2.3
−29%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black99.7%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(23)
Black92.7%(343)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(54)
15
+1944%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.3%
+20.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.5 min
US average: 17.6
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 Gifford, South Carolina?

Gifford, South Carolina has about 370 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gifford, South Carolina earns about $18,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gifford, South Carolina expensive?

In Gifford, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $42,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, South Carolina?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gifford, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gifford, South Carolina?

About 37.9% of people in Gifford, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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