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Gaffney, SC

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Population
12,583
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
787 ft
Median Home Value
$137,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$887/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,089
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South CarolinaNearest larger communityShelby, North Carolina16 miles away · 23,309 residents.

About Gaffney

Gaffney is a city and the county seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, situated in the state's Upstate region. Known as the Peach Capital of South Carolina and hosting Limestone University, the community of approximately 12,596 features the historic Cherokee Speedway dirt track. Public education for local students is served by the Cherokee County School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.2ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2rating

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