Gaffney, SC

About

In 2023, N/A had a population of 12.6k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $41,214. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gaffney, SC declined from 12,651 to 12,612, a −0.308% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,059 to $41,214, a 8.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.76%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%).

None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gaffney, SC are Limestone University (529 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $141,100, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

United States South Carolina Cherokee County, SC Gaffney, SC Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 12.6k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.22% of Gaffney, SC residents were born outside of the country (784 people).

In 2023, there were 1.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.33k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 617 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Gaffney, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.33k ± 622
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.16k ± 622
Two+ (Hispanic)
617 ± 346

6.87%

Hispanic Population

866 people

In 2023, there were 1.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.33k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 617 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.87% of the people in N/A are hispanic (866 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

784 people

3.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

413 people

As of 2023, 6.22% of Gaffney, SC residents (784 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
205 ± 100
Gulf War (2001-)
159 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
141 ± 99

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Employment

Occupations

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in N/A stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Production Occupations (760 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (488 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in N/A stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Manufacturing (1,057 people), Educational Services (685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (622 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Gaffney, SC awarded 529 degrees. The student population of Gaffney, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 856 male students and 930 female students.

The largest universities in Gaffney, SC by number of degrees awarded are Limestone University (529 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gaffney, SC are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (142 and 26.8%), Social Work (98 and 18.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 and 6.24%).

The median tuition cost in Gaffney, SC for private four year colleges is $25,200.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $141,100 in 2023, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $141,100, a 16.8% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in N/A is $41,214. In 2023, the N/A with the highest median household income in N/A was Census Tract 9702.01 with a value of $52,390, followed by Census Tract 9706.01 and Census Tract 9705.01, with respective values of $49,242 and $48,083.

Housing

Property

$141,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,952

$2,523

Median Property Taxes

±$391

Rent vs Own

54.2%

Homeownership

2023

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.2% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53%.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,214

Median Household Income

± $5,182

4.65k

Number of Households

± 555

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.65k households in N/A grew to $41,214 from the previous year's value of $38,059.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (9.62%)
Worked At Home (4.87%)

In 2023, 77.8% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.62%) and those who worked at home (4.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gaffney, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Health

Primary care physicians in Cherokee County, SC see 2866 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.02% increase from the previous year (2729 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4004 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1601 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cherokee County, SC.

2,866 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cherokee County, SC

Primary care physicians in Cherokee County, SC see an average of 2,866 patients per year. This represents a 5.02% increase from the previous year (2,729 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cherokee County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

31.5%

Employer Coverage

29.4%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 7.52% from 12.6% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Keep Exploring