Great Falls

Town in Chester County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Great Falls, South Carolina
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Great Falls is a town in Chester County, South Carolina, with 1,951 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Lawn, 8.9 miles N.

About Great Falls

Great Falls is a town in southeastern Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina. The population was 1,951 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$30,458
Median home value
$60,400
Median rent
$867/mo
Median age
41.3
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Great Falls, SC population

Great Falls had 1,951 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,951
Density456 per sq mi (176 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Great Falls at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyChester County
TypeTown
Population1,951 (2020)
Land area4.28 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Water area0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²)
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates34.5721° N, 80.9053° W
ZIP code29055
Official websitegreatfallssc.org
Census code (GEOID)4530490

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Great Falls

What county is Great Falls in?

Great Falls is in Chester County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Great Falls, SC?

1,951 people lived in Great Falls at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Great Falls, SC?

The ZIP code of Great Falls is 29055.

What is the elevation of Great Falls?

489 feet (149 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Great Falls?

Fort Lawn (8.9 mi), Irwin (9.6 mi), Springdale (10.1 mi), Richburg (11.9 mi), Elgin (12.3 mi).

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