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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Great Falls

South Carolina · 2,194 residents · 4.239 sq mi
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Great Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,758. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,194
−8%since 1990
from 2,388 in 1990
1990 – 2025
518 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 563 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+1%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Great Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,758
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,864 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,266
+65%since 1990
from $8,053 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.3
−22%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,861)
Black22.1%(527)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43%(1,027)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,556)
Black27.7%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,138)
52
+21%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+21%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Falls, South Carolina?

Great Falls, South Carolina has about 2,194 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Great Falls, South Carolina?

The typical household in Great Falls, South Carolina earns about $24,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Falls, South Carolina expensive?

In Great Falls, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $32,100, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Great Falls, South Carolina?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Great Falls, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Falls, South Carolina?

About 18.1% of people in Great Falls, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Great Falls, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Great Falls, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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