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Gaffney Micro

Gaffney, SC · 1 counties · 55,342 residents · 392.964 sq mi
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Gaffney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,342
+5%since 2000
from 52,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K47K51K54K58K1990201020202024Gaffney
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,132
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,787 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,862
+9%since 2000
from $16,421 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(40,013)
Black20.5%(10,751)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,092)
Asian0.3%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(23,979)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(40,939)
Black20.3%(11,214)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,032)
Asian0.6%(308)
Other1.7%(952)
Diversity Score51.5%(28,517)
Diversity Score
52
+13%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

GaffneyCENTRAL12,583
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1 component county

Cherokee CountyCENTRAL58,275
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaffney, SC?

Gaffney, SC has about 55,342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaffney, SC?

The typical household in Gaffney, SC earns about $34,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaffney, SC expensive?

In Gaffney, SC, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Gaffney, SC?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gaffney, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaffney, SC?

About 19.5% of people in Gaffney, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaffney, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaffney, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,836 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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