Gaffney, SC

City

Demographics of Gaffney

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.1%

Households with Children

25.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,347

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 31.9%
Working Age (35-54): 18.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.5%
High School / GED: 34.3%
Some College or Associate's: 27.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.7%
Single Parents: 15.3%
Couples & Adults: 28.8%
Living Alone: 46.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 40.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 70.9%
Puerto Rican: 4.4%
Cuban: 7.0%
Dominican: 2.4%
Central American: 1.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.3%
Other White: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 59.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.4%
Spanish: 6.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 12.6%
Not Enrolled: 70.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Gaffney

Pleasant Meadows / Rutledge Estates

Belmont Acres / Forest Hills

Crestmont / Stuart Heights

Shalimar / Grassy Pond

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources