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Population Review

Gaffney city, SC — Population & Demographics

Gaffney city, SC has a population of 12,612. The median household income is $41,214 and the median age is 32.8.

12,612

Population

$41,214

Median Income

$141,100

Median Home Value

32.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White42.3%
Black or African American40.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$41,214

Median Household Income

$22,523

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$141,100

Median Home Value

$822

Median Rent

54.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.8%

High School+

21.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

77.8%

Public Transit

4.9%

Work From Home

17.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.2%

Foreign Born

91.9%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

14.9%

With Disability

88.4%

Health Insurance

91.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.5%
Manufacturing21.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Retail Trade10.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Information5.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3.4%
Construction3.4%
Public Administration1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Gaffney city, SC has a population of 12,612 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Gaffney city, SC is $41,214, with 19.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Gaffney city, SC is $141,100, with median rent at $822.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.