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Great Falls

South Carolina · 1,951 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 $39,009. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,400. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,951
−11%since 2000
from 2,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Great Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,009
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,758 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,084
+44%since 2000
from $13,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,556)
Black27.7%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(1,138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61%(1,190)
Black33%(644)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other7.3%(143)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,309)
Diversity Score
67
+29%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Falls, South Carolina?

Great Falls, South Carolina has about 1,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Falls, South Carolina earns about $39,009 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 $51,400, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Great Falls, South Carolina?

About 13.8% 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 20.8% 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 437 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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