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Valley Falls

South Carolina · 6,299 residents · 5.187 sq mi
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Valley Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,963. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,200. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,299
+58%since 2000
from 3,990 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.0
−24%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Valley Falls
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,963
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,643
−3%since 2000
from $17,162 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,239)
Black13.6%(544)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(64)
Asian2.7%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(1,540)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,147)
Black24.4%(1,538)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(413)
Asian1.7%(105)
Other0.5%(30)
Diversity Score61.5%(3,871)
Diversity Score
61
+59%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, South Carolina?

Valley Falls, South Carolina has about 6,299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Falls, South Carolina earns about $35,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Falls, South Carolina expensive?

In Valley Falls, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, South Carolina?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Falls, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 26.3% of people in Valley Falls, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Falls, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Falls, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,795 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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