Great Falls
Town in Chester County, South Carolina

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.
- 1,951residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.1 km²
- 456 / sq mipopulation density
- 29055ZIP code
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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Living in Great Falls
- Median household income
- $30,458
- Median home value
- $60,400
- Median rent
- $867/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Great Falls had 1,951 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,951 |
|---|---|
| Density | 456 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Great Falls at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,951 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.28 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5721° N, 80.9053° W |
| ZIP code | 29055 |
| Official website | greatfallssc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4530490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Great Falls
- Fort Lawn8.9 mi N
- Irwin9.6 mi NE
- Springdale10.1 mi NE
- Richburg11.9 mi NW
- Elgin12.3 mi NE
- Lancaster12.7 mi NE
- Heath Springs13.2 mi E
- Winnsboro17.6 mi SW
- Winnsboro Mills17.6 mi SW
- Kershaw18.2 mi E
- Catawba18.5 mi N
- Ridgeway18.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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