Gifford, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 268, Gifford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gifford is a small community located in South Carolina, within Hampton County. The total population is 268. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gifford is 32.3 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 10.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gifford is $31,389. This is 55% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $94,700. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Gifford was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 39.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gifford, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.