Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Gaffney, SC vs Beckley, WV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Beckley is 0% more densely populated than Gaffney.
- People are 20.8% more likely to be married in Beckley.
- The Median Age is 6.4 years older in Beckley.
 Gaffney, SCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 space3
 Population - 201012,574  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,254285,036,114
 Population - 199013,145  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,817.093.4
 Land Area8.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gaffney, SCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Gaffney, SCBeckley, WVUnited States
 White46.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.5%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Gaffney, SCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Married Population33.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married46.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.2%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households4,766  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,25380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,371  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children22.0%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews
RICKY · Gaffney, SC
Love the South
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

   |    Reply
Donna · Gaffney, SC
Small towns
Over 13 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gaffney

See all reviews
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews
Patrick · Beckley, WV
A Hub for Outdoor Activities
Over 4 years ago

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

   |    Reply
karen · Beckley, WV
Don’t move here
Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

   |    Reply
Kat · Beckley, WV
Recreation
Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Beckley

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Sequim, WashingtonKissimmee, FloridaCompare
 Simsbury, ConnecticutCamas, WashingtonCompare
 Nampa, IdahoMabank, TexasCompare
 Lander, WyomingCasper, WyomingCompare
 Pasco, WashingtonSparks, NevadaCompare
 Lompoc, CaliforniaQuincy, IllinoisCompare
 Charleston, South CarolinaHomestead, FloridaCompare
 Pasadena, MarylandSeverna Park, MarylandCompare
 Bellevue, WashingtonYachats, OregonCompare
 Beavercreek, OhioSebring, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Gaffney, South Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Beckley, West Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.