Gaffney, South Carolina

city and county seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States

Gaffney is a city in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States.[4] Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina". The population was 12,764 at the 2020 census.[3]

Gaffney, South Carolina
The Gaffney Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Gaffney Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nickname: 
"Peach Capital of South Carolina"
Gaffney is located in South Carolina
Gaffney
Gaffney
Location of Gaffney, South Carolina
Coordinates: 35°4′18″N 81°39′00″W / 35.07167°N 81.65000°W / 35.07167; -81.65000
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Area
 • Total8.71 sq mi (22.55 km2)
 • Land8.68 sq mi (22.49 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Population
 • Total12,764
 • Density1,470.00/sq mi (567.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29340-29342
Area code864
FIPS code45-28060
GNIS feature ID1247855[2]
Websitewww.getintogaffney.com

References change

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gaffney, South Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Gaffney city, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 17, 2024.