Great Falls, South Carolina facts for kids
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Great Falls, South Carolina
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Location of Great Falls, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.38 sq mi (11.34 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,951 |
| • Density | 460.25/sq mi (177.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29055
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-30490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1222851 |
| Website | www.greatfallssc.org |
Great Falls is a town located in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. It is about fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,951 people.
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History of Great Falls
Some important buildings in Great Falls are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Great Falls Depot, the Great Falls Downtown Historic District, and the Republic Theater. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography of Great Falls
Great Falls is located at 34°34′15″N 80°54′1″W / 34.57083°N 80.90028°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.
The town covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The population of Great Falls has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the table below.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 3,533 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,030 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,727 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,601 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,307 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,194 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,979 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,951 | −1.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,951 people living in Great Falls. There were 730 households and 454 families in the town.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Great Falls in 2020.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,190 | 60.99% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 644 | 33.01% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.26% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 88 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 0.92% |
Education and Learning
Great Falls has a public library. It is part of the Chester County Library System. This means residents can borrow books and use library services.
Famous People from Great Falls
Some well-known people have lived in Great Falls:
- Cal Cooper: A former Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Torrey Craig: An NBA basketball player.
- Banks McFadden: A famous football player from Clemson University. He is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
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