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East Gaffney

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.023

East Gaffney is a CDP located in Cherokee County, South Carolina. East Gaffney has a 2026 population of 3,188. East Gaffney is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in East Gaffney is $25,227 with a poverty rate of 33.82%. The median age in East Gaffney is 46.1 years: 44.5 years for males, and 47.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males.

3.2K
Total Population
1,055
Density (mi²)
6 0.19%
Growth

East Gaffney Population

East Gaffney Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,18860.19%
20253,18270.22%

Median Age

Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 47.7 years
Male: 44.5 years

East Gaffney Adults

There are 2,304 adults, (630 of whom are seniors) in East Gaffney.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,507 (53.4%)
Male: 1,317 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Gaffney includes 62.29% White, 32.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75962.29%
Black or African American92832.86%
Two or more races742.62%
Other race632.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race632.23%
Two or more races301.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,75962.29%
Black or African American92832.86%
Two or more races441.56%

East Gaffney Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Gaffney 's average per capita income is $35,548. Household income levels show a median of $25,227. The poverty rate stands at 33.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$70,313-
Families$43,750$56,279
Households$25,227$39,551
Non Families$14,551$22,856

$35,548

Average Income

$25,227

Median Household Income

33.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)