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Gifford

South Carolina · 257 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 $26,563. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−31%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+77%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1422443474495511990201020202024Gifford
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,231
+87%since 2000
from $7,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(23)
Black92.7%(343)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(13)
Black92.2%(237)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score20.6%(53)
Diversity Score
21
+40%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+38.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
−21%since 2000
from 47.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gifford, South Carolina?

Gifford, South Carolina has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gifford, South Carolina earns about $26,563 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 $64,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Gifford, South Carolina?

About 4.2% 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 14.3% of people in Gifford, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gifford, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gifford, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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