East Gaffney
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina

East Gaffney is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with 2,882 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gaffney, 2.3 miles W.
- 2,882residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 954 / sq mipopulation density
- 29341ZIP code
About East Gaffney
East Gaffney is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,085 at the 2010 United States census.
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Living in East Gaffney
- Median household income
- $25,227
- Median home value
- $77,600
- Median rent
- $690/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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East Gaffney had 2,882 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,882 |
|---|---|
| Density | 954 per sq mi (368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Gaffney at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,882 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.02 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0854° N, 81.6243° W |
| ZIP code | 29341 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4522075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Gaffney
- Gaffney2.3 mi W
- Cherokee Falls4.8 mi E
- Blacksburg6.5 mi NE
- Earl, NC9.2 mi NE
- Cowpens11.2 mi SW
- Grover, NC11.5 mi NE
- Boiling Springs, NC11.7 mi N
- Patterson Springs, NC11.9 mi NE
- Smyrna12.5 mi E
- Clifton12.9 mi SW
- Mayo13.0 mi W
- Cliffside, NC13.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Gaffney
What county is East Gaffney in?
East Gaffney is in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of East Gaffney, SC?
2,882 people lived in East Gaffney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Gaffney, SC?
The ZIP code of East Gaffney is 29341.
What is the elevation of East Gaffney?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Gaffney?
Gaffney (2.3 mi), Cherokee Falls (4.8 mi), Blacksburg (6.5 mi), Earl (9.2 mi), Cowpens (11.2 mi).
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