Gaffney, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Gaffney?
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There are 12,651 residents in Gaffney, with a median age of 33.6. Of this, 48.07% are males and 51.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.82% of the resident pool in Gaffney, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.04%. Additionally, 2.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,830 people in Gaffney currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 9,830 people in Gaffney currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,651 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 6,081 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 6,570 | 0.9% |
Male population 48.07%
Female population 51.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.6 | -3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 12,122 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 258 | 24.6% |
| Not Citizen | 271 | 165.7% |
Citizen US Born 95.82%
Citizen not US Born 2.04%
Not Citizen 2.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2 | -81.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,661 | 27.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 451 | 10.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 537 | 43.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,830 | -4.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.02%
Moved from Same County 13.31%
Moved from Same State 3.61%
Moved from Different State 4.3%
Same House as Last Year 78.76%
What are the employment statistics in Gaffney?
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White-collar workers make up 66.81% of the working population in Gaffney, while blue-collar employees account for 33.19%. There are also 258 entrepreneurs in Gaffney (5.21% of the workforce); 3,756 workers employed in private companies (75.82%); and 703 people working in governmental institutions (14.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,310 | 7.8% |
| Blue Collar | 1,644 | 0.4% |
White Collar 66.81%
Blue Collar 33.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 258 | 0.4% |
| Private Companies | 3,756 | 10.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 703 | -7.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 237 | -15.1% |
Self Employees 5.21%
Private Companies 75.82%
Governmental Workers 14.19%
Not for Profit Companies 4.78%
How many households are there in Gaffney?
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There are a total of 4,611 households in Gaffney, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 55.22% of these Gaffney households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.78%. Additionally, 25.83% of households have children and 74.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 4,611 | -3.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 2.0% |
| Family Households | 2,546 | 6.3% |
| Non-family Households | 2,065 | -12.9% |
Family Households 55.22%
Non-family Households 44.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,191 | 16.3% |
| Households without Children | 3,420 | -8.6% |
Households with Children 25.83%
Households without Children 74.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Gaffney?
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The average annual household income in Gaffney is $53,835, while the median household income sits at $38,059 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $40,524, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $40,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,730 and $32,565, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $53,835 | 21.2% |
| Median Household Income | $38,059 | 13.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,691 | -5.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,840 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gaffney?
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There are 5,523 housing units in Gaffney, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 4,611 occupied housing units in Gaffney, 53% are owner-occupied, while 47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $137,000. In general, housing costs reach $748 per month in Gaffney.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $137,000. In general, housing costs reach $748 per month in Gaffney.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,523 | -6.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 691 | -20.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 247 | -36.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 658 | -18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 864 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,068 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 480 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 802 | -4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 439 | 13.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 269 | -10.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,611 | -3.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,444 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,167 | -7.3% |
Owner Occupied 53%
Renter Occupied 47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,306 | -2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,138 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $137,000 | 38.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $110,800 | -1.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $748 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 53.44%
Without Mortgage 46.56%
What is the level of education in Gaffney?
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Approximately 47.28% of the population in Gaffney holds a high school degree (that's 4,702 residents), while 22.68% have attained a college certificate (2,190 locals) and 10.43% have a bachelor's degree (1,037 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 460 | -0.4% |
| Some High School | 4,702 | -8.1% |
| Some College | 2,190 | 9.7% |
| Associate Degree | 863 | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,037 | 23.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 627 | 9.6% |
No High School 4.63%
Some High School 47.28%
Some College 22.68%
Associate Degree 8.68%
Bachelor's Degree 10.43%
Graduate Degree 6.31%
What is the marital status of Gaffney residents?
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A total of 4,822 people in Gaffney have never been married (which represents 46.93% of the total population), while 3,454 of them are wedded (33.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 214 (2.08%) and 1,150 (11.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,822 | 3.1% |
| Married | 3,454 | 1.0% |
| Separated | 214 | -17.1% |
| Widowed | 849 | 15.7% |
| Divorced | 1,150 | -11.6% |
Never Married 46.93%
Married 33.62%
Separated 2.08%
Widowed 8.26%
Divorced 11.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gaffney?
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The top three means of transportation people in Gaffney use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 4,333 residents commute by car, 93 prefer going to work by walking and 60 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,333 | 3.4% |
| TaxiCab | 60 | 36.4% |
| Walk | 93 | -12.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Gaffney by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.