Economy & Jobs — Gaffney, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,089 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,523 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,601 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Clothing Stores | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
