Valley Falls, South Carolina facts for kids
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Valley Falls, South Carolina
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Location of Valley Falls, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 sq mi (13.51 km2) |
| • Land | 5.19 sq mi (13.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,012 |
| • Density | 1,544.63/sq mi (596.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-73465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251285 |
Valley Falls is a community located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. As of the 2020 census, about 8,012 people lived there.
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Where is Valley Falls Located?
Valley Falls is found in South Carolina. Its exact location is 35°0′12″N 81°58′1″W / 35.00333°N 81.96694°W.
- The total area of Valley Falls is about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers).
- Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Valley Falls has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,990 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,299 | 57.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,012 | 27.2% | |
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Valley Falls Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 8,012 people living in Valley Falls. These people lived in 2,648 households.
Here's a look at the different groups of people who call Valley Falls home:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,658 | 58.14% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,838 | 22.94% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 302 | 3.77% |
| Other/Mixed | 339 | 4.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 865 | 10.8% |
Schools and Learning
Most of Valley Falls is part of the Spartanburg County School District 2. A smaller part is in Spartanburg County School District 6.
- The University of South Carolina Upstate is also located in Valley Falls. This is a place where students can go to college and get a higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Falls para niños
