Great Falls is a town located in Chester County South Carolina. Great Falls has a 2024 population of 1,920. Great Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,948 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Falls is $48,221 with a poverty rate of 34.57%. The median age in Great Falls is 39.8 years: 40.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 911 | 54.58% |
| Black or African American | 612 | 36.67% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 7.43% |
| Other race | 22 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 688 | 2.43 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.14 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 224 | 3.54 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 112 | 3.31 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 44 | 3.5 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 5.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 439 | 37.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 233 | 19.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 633 | 97 |
| Black | 376 | 241 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,512 | $0 | $53,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,167 | $36,125 | $19,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,706 | $10,813 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,930 | $35,125 | $25,625 |
| Some College | $27,857 | $32,500 | $27,857 |
$27,930
Average Earnings
$35,125
Average Male
$25,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Great Falls residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 612 | 286 | 46.73% |
| White | 911 | 224 | 24.59% |
| Multiple | 124 | 67 | 54.03% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 100% |
34.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.87%
Male Poverty Rate
38.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is White, with 24.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.37% |
| High School | 33.94% |
| Some College | 16.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 12.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,409 | $63,896 |
| Households | $28,804 | $48,221 |
| Married Families | $77,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,909 | $27,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 14.51% |
| Black | 39 | 9.29% |
| Other Race | 8 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.96%
Born in Great Falls
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.81% of Great Falls residents were born in the United States, with 71.96% having been born in South Carolina. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,885 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,892 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,899 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,906 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,913 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,920 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,927 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 1,918 | -17 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 1,935 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,948 | 72 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 1,876 | -12 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 1,888 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,895 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 1,899 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 1,912 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,918 | -23 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 1,941 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,941 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 1,954 | -22 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 1,976 | 0 | 0% |