East Gaffney is a CDP located in Cherokee County South Carolina. East Gaffney has a 2024 population of 2,953. East Gaffney is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,043 in 2020.
The average household income in East Gaffney is $39,017 with a poverty rate of 26.37%. The median age in East Gaffney is 43.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Gaffney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,881 | 63.29% |
| Black or African American | 981 | 33.01% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,325 | 2.24 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 677 | 1.04 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 443 | 3.48 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 137 | 3.47 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 68 | 3.75 | 75 | 25 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 214 | 9.79% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 233 | 10.65% |
| High School Graduate | 946 | 43.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 5.72% |
| Some College | 352 | 16.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,437 | 1,138 | 232 |
| Black | 640 | 610 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 90 | 38 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $31,473 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,819 | $46,165 | $39,151 |
| High School Graduate | $35,785 | $35,901 | $34,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,330 | $28,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,233 | $38,294 | $32,731 |
| Some College | $29,951 | $39,505 | $28,553 |
$35,233
Average Earnings
$38,294
Average Male
$32,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of East Gaffney residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,871 | 471 | 25.17% |
| Black | 981 | 310 | 31.6% |
26.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.46%
Male Poverty Rate
35.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Gaffney is Black, with 31.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Gaffney is White, with 25.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 51.59% |
| Some College | 20.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,000 | $50,196 |
| Households | $30,758 | $39,017 |
| Married Families | $63,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,924 | $23,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 12.67% |
| Black | 53 | 6.91% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.75%
Born in East Gaffney
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of East Gaffney residents were born in the United States, with 76.75% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,953 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 2,963 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,972 | 199 | 7.18% |
| 2021 | 2,773 | -270 | -8.87% |
| 2020 | 3,043 | 288 | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 2,755 | -189 | -6.42% |
| 2018 | 2,944 | -36 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 2,980 | -176 | -5.58% |
| 2016 | 3,156 | -118 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 3,274 | 16 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,258 | 303 | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 2,955 | -138 | -4.46% |
| 2012 | 3,093 | 172 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 2,921 | -164 | -5.32% |
| 2010 | 3,085 | 0 | 0% |