Census ACS · #569 μSA
Gaffney Metro Area
The Gaffney, Sc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 56,299 residents. The median household income is $49,047 and the median home value is $135,200.
56,299
Population
143
People / sq mi
$49,047
Median Income
$135,200
Median Home Value
The Gaffney CBSA covers 393 sq mi of land at 143.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.2% |
| Black or African American | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$49,047
Median Household Income
$27,175
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$135,200
Median Home Value
$813
Median Rent
73.3%
Homeownership
Education
85.5%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.3%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
27.5%
Foreign Born
Gaffney spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gaffney, Sc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 56,299 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #569 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Gaffney metro area is $49,047, with a per capita income of $27,175.
The Gaffney, Sc CBSA spans the state of South Carolina.
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Data for the Gaffney, Sc CBSA (23500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.