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Gaffney, SC is a small city located in Cherokee County that has a population of 12,560 people. This population density is 1521 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Gaffney offers many wonderful opportunities for visitors and locals alike! There are plenty of businesses to visit in the city such as Jerry’s Drive-in, an iconic drive-in restaurant that has been serving delicious food for over 50 years. Downtown Gaffney also has quaint boutiques and shops to explore. Those looking for outdoor activities can explore Kings Mountain State Park which offers over 30 miles of trails for hiking or biking. For those interested in sports, the annual Peach Blossom Festival 5K attracts both local and visiting athletes each spring. Additionally, there are plenty of events hosted by local organizations like the Gaffney Arts Council which sponsors art exhibitions throughout the year or the Gaffney Garden Club which organizes community gardens and flower arranging workshops.

The population in Gaffney is 12,560. There are 1,505 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gaffney is 34.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gaffney is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Gaffney
- 33.8% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 19.4% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Gaffney

- 56.2% are White
- 37.5% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleGaffney, South CarolinaUnited States
  12,560.0329,725,481.0
  51.8%50.5%
  48.2%49.5%
  34.738.4
 
  12,733.0326,569,308.0
  12,574.0309,327,143.0
  12,968.0285,036,114.0
  13,145.0251,960,433.0
  -2.1%15.6%
  -3.4%30.8%
 
  1504.693.4
  8.3483531905.423
  0.026264836.791
 
  46.3%59.4%
  42.2%12.2%
  0.0%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  2.3%0.4%
  4.4%3.2%
  4.4%18.4%
 
  33.8%49.8%
  31.2%48.0%
  2.5%1.8%
  66.2%50.2%
  46.1%33.8%
  12.8%10.8%
  7.2%5.6%
 
  2.482.6
  4,766.0124,010,992.0
  2,395.080,755,759.0
  19.7%30.5%
  35.7%42.9%
  2,371.043,255,233.0
  22.5%15.8%
  22.0%10.8%
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Over 8 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

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Over 12 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

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