Great Falls, SC Demographics

A map of Great Falls's Population by Race

Great Falls, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,690, a large decrease from the 1,951 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 25.4% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Great Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Great Falls has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Great Falls, that probability was 51.7% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Great Falls is ranked the 220th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Great Falls was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Great Falls's White Population

1,021 residents of Great Falls, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Great Falls ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 61.0% to 60.4%.

Great Falls is more White than neighboring Fort Lawn (42.1% White), Irwin (48.8% White), Springdale (38.2% White), Richburg (17.4% White), and Lancaster (40.3% White).

Great Falls's Black Population

430 residents of Great Falls, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Great Falls ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 33.0% to 25.4%.

Great Falls is less Black than neighboring Fort Lawn (41.3% Black), Irwin (45.2% Black), Springdale (40.1% Black), Richburg (78.1% Black), and Lancaster (45.9% Black).

Great Falls's Asian Population

0 residents of Great Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Great Falls ranks 306th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Great Falls is less Asian than neighboring Richburg (2% Asian), and Lancaster (0.8% Asian).

Great Falls's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Great Falls, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Great Falls is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Great Falls ranks 439th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 372.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 0.9% to 5.0%.

Great Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Irwin (0.9% Hispanic), and Richburg (1.8% Hispanic). Great Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lawn (12.5% Hispanic), Springdale (17.8% Hispanic), and Lancaster (11.4% Hispanic).

Great Falls's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Great Falls, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Great Falls ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Great Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Irwin (0.4% Native American/Other), Springdale (0% Native American/Other), Richburg (0% Native American/Other), and Lancaster (0.5% Native American/Other). Great Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Lawn (1.8% Native American/Other).

Great Falls's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Great Falls, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Great Falls is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Great Falls ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.9%.

Great Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Lawn (2.3% Multiracial), Irwin (4.6% Multiracial), Springdale (3.9% Multiracial), Richburg (0.8% Multiracial), and Lancaster (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.