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Valley Falls, South Carolina
Location of Valley Falls, South Carolina
Location of Valley Falls, South Carolina
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
 (2020)
 • 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.

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 / 35.00333; -81.96694.

  • 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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 3,990
2010 6,299 57.9%
2020 8,012 27.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

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:

Valley Falls racial composition
Group Number of People Percentage
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.

See also

Learn more about Valley Falls in Spanish! In Spanish: Valley Falls para niños

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