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Valley Falls

South Carolina · 8,012 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 $39,688. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,022 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,900. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
8,012
+101%since 2000
from 3,990 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,545 / sq mi
+101%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
−1%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Valley Falls
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,188
+35%since 2000
from $17,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(4,658)
Black22.9%(1,838)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(865)
Asian3.8%(302)
Other2.2%(173)
Diversity Score72.2%(5,783)
Diversity Score
72
+87%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, South Carolina?

Valley Falls, South Carolina has about 8,012 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Falls, South Carolina earns about $39,688 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 $158,900, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, South Carolina?

About 28.5% 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 25.5% 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 4,508 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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

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