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Gaffney, SC

Founded 1804Cherokee CountyElev. 245 m
Population
12,612
Median home
$141,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Gaffney

Gaffney is a city in South Carolina with about 12,612 residents. Gaffney was founded in 1804 and sits in Cherokee County. The median age is 32.8 and the median household income is $41,214. Homes carry a median value of $141,100, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.3%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,612
Median age
32.8
Median household income
$41,214
Per-capita income
$22,523
Poverty rate
24.8%
High-school grad or higher
84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
Unemployment
11.3%
Avg. commute
17.9 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Black40.9%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Production, transportation & material moving27.1%
Service19.7%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$141,100
Median gross rent
$822/mo
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Median year built
1974
Households
4,653
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gaffney has 13 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading35%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gaffney HighHighGrades 9–12
Institute of InnovationHighGrades 9–12
Gaffney MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
John E. Ewing MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
B. D. Lee ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cherokee Charter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–7charter
Corinth ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Draytonville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Grassy Pond ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Limestone-Central ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Northwest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Goucher Charter Academycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% below national
Gaffney187
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 80% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime96% above national
Gaffney3,824
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gaffney Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gaffney.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cherokee County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gaffney is in Cherokee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gaffney was founded in 1804 and sits in Cherokee County. Elevation ~245 m.

Map of Gaffney
Gaffney, SC
Where Gaffney is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleGaffney
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Davis, Winnie, HallIrene Mill Finishing PlantJefferies HouseSettlemyer HouseCarnegie Free Library
Notable people from Gaffney
Andie MacDowellTim MontgomerySam GraddyLawrence WilkersonArizona ReidJonica T. GibbsBen DixonSidney RiceDonald SimsLee Roy Martin
People searches in Gaffney
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David Smith (2)Robert Smith (2)Michael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Spartanburg (17 mi)York (25 mi)Greer (34 mi)Tega Cay (37 mi)Rock Hill (38 mi)Fountain Inn (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gaffney, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gaffney, South Carolina.

Ryan Scot Davis, 62
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Ryan S Davis, Ryan Scot Davis
Ryan S Davis, 62
Gaffney · Buncombe County · 29340
AKA Ryan Scot Davis, Ryan Scott Davis
Angel Luis Lopez, 52
Gaffney · Mecklenburg County · 29340
AKA Angel Lopez, Big Boy Lopez
Angel Luis Lopez, 52
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA X Big Boy, Angel Louis Lopez
Paul Mitchell Wilson, 71
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Paul Wilson
Joseph Wayne Hill Jr., 42
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Joseph Hill, Joseph W Hill
Matthew Bryant Martin, 36
Gaffney · Polk County · 29340
AKA Matthew B Martin
Steven Lee Johnson, 63
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Lee Johnson, Steve Johnson
Brian Scott Martin, 51
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Scott Martin
Carlos Gonzalez, 46ABSCONDER
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29341
AKA Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Macias Gonzalez
Carldell Lee Brown Sr., 66ABSCONDER
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA Carldell Broun, Pee Wee Brown
Shawn Neill Whiddon, 53
Gaffney · 29340
AKA Thomas Allen, Thomas John Allen
Thomas Eugene Smith, 63
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340
AKA X Juicy, Juicy Smith
Richard Wayne Davis, 73
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29341
AKA Richard W Davis, Rick Davis
Richard Wayne Davis, 73
Gaffney · 29341
AKA Rick, Richard W Davis
Jose Rafael Flores, 59ABSCONDER
Gaffney · Cherokee County · 29340

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gaffney — frequently asked

What is the population of Gaffney, South Carolina?
Gaffney has a population of about 12,612, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gaffney?
The median home value in Gaffney is $141,100, and the median gross rent is $822/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gaffney safe? What is the crime rate?
Gaffney Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 187 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gaffney face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cherokee County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Gaffney?
Gaffney has 13 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gaffney?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Gaffney. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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