Gaffney
City in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Gaffney is a city in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with 12,764 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Gaffney, 2.3 miles E.
- 12,764residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.4 km²
- 1,303 / sq mipopulation density
- 29341ZIP code
About Gaffney
Gaffney is a city in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina". The population was 12,764 at the 2020 census. The city had an estimated population of 12,609 in 2019. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area. Gaffney was the home of Limestone University, which operated from 1845 until 2025.
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Living in Gaffney
- Median household income
- $41,089
- Median home value
- $137,700
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Gaffney had 12,764 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,764 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi (503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gaffney at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,764 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.79 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0736° N, 81.6615° W |
| ZIP code | 29341 |
| Official website | cityofgaffney-sc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4528060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gaffney
- East Gaffney2.3 mi E
- Cherokee Falls6.6 mi E
- Blacksburg8.8 mi NE
- Cowpens8.9 mi SW
- Clifton10.7 mi SW
- Mayo10.9 mi W
- Earl, NC11.1 mi NE
- Converse11.6 mi SW
- Boiling Springs, NC12.3 mi N
- Chesnee12.4 mi NW
- Central Pacolet12.5 mi SW
- Pacolet13.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Gaffney
What county is Gaffney in?
Gaffney is in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Gaffney, SC?
12,764 people lived in Gaffney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gaffney, SC?
The ZIP code of Gaffney is 29341.
What is the elevation of Gaffney?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gaffney?
East Gaffney (2.3 mi), Cherokee Falls (6.6 mi), Blacksburg (8.8 mi), Cowpens (8.9 mi), Clifton (10.7 mi).
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