Gaffney, SC Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Gaffney, SC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 38,100. Among this population, 6.35K of them (16.66%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.27K of them (37.46%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Gaffney, SC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Gaffney, SC Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Gaffney, SC Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Gaffney, SC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6349 16.66
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14271 37.46
Some College or Associates Degree 11922 31.29
Bachelors or Higher 5558 14.59

Male Population

The Gaffney, SC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,096. Among this population, 3.41K of them (18.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.75K of them (37.30%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Gaffney, SC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Gaffney, SC Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Gaffney, SC Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3408 18.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6750 37.30
Some College or Associates Degree 5581 30.84
Bachelors or Higher 2357 13.03

Female Population

The Gaffney, SC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 20,004. Among this population, 2.94K of them (14.70%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.52K of them (37.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Gaffney, SC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Gaffney, SC Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Gaffney, SC Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2941 14.70
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7521 37.60
Some College or Associates Degree 6341 31.70
Bachelors or Higher 3201 16.00