Valley Falls is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Valley Falls has a 2024 population of 7,238. Valley Falls is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually but its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,269 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Falls is $66,130 with a poverty rate of 22.36%. The median age in Valley Falls is 25.6 years: 29.3 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,765 | 51.94% |
| Black or African American | 2,526 | 34.85% |
| Other race | 476 | 6.57% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 215 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,613 | 2.44 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 1,130 | 2.03 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 1,026 | 2.73 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 343 | 2.61 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 114 | 3.56 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 17.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 482 | 12.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,041 | 27.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 763 | 20.46% |
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 | 2,418 | 2,295 | 611 |
| Black | 802 | 713 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 394 | 186 | 0 |
| Other Race | 167 | 83 | 0 |
| Asian | 142 | 118 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $36,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,973 | $43,197 | $31,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,905 | $41,853 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,308 | $43,981 | $38,356 |
| Some College | $41,992 | $49,794 | $37,523 |
$42,308
Average Earnings
$43,981
Average Male
$38,356
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.83% of Valley Falls residents speak only English, while 19.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,994 | 739 | 37.06% |
| White | 3,258 | 405 | 12.43% |
| Other | 466 | 192 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic | 750 | 192 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 204 | 34 | 16.67% |
| Native | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Multiple | 212 | 11 | 5.19% |
22.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.49%
Male Poverty Rate
27.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Falls is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Falls is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.12% |
| High School | 10.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.73% |
| Female Employed | 27.5% |
| Male Employed | 11.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,456 | $83,045 |
| Households | $55,671 | $66,130 |
| Married Families | $82,976 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,427 | $43,205 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
340
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 8.64% |
| Black | 55 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
54.6%
Born in Valley Falls
86.41%
Native Born
13.59%
Foreign Born
9.13%
Non Citizen
4.46%
Naturalized
86.41% of Valley Falls residents were born in the United States, with 54.6% having been born in South Carolina. 9.13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,238 | 67 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 7,171 | 67 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 7,104 | -479 | -6.32% |
| 2021 | 7,583 | 314 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 7,269 | 613 | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 6,656 | 134 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 6,522 | 321 | 5.18% |
| 2017 | 6,201 | 396 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 5,805 | -80 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 5,885 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,886 | 135 | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 5,751 | -78 | -1.34% |
| 2012 | 5,829 | 342 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 5,487 | -812 | -12.89% |
| 2010 | 6,299 | 0 | 0% |