Great Falls, South Carolina
Great Falls: town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
About
Great Falls is a town located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,979. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,872 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Great Falls
| Population | 1,872 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Postal code | 29055 |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5751,-80.9020 |
| Altitude | 489 feet / 149 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:29:52 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -5.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Great Falls is located at 34°34'31"N 80°54'7"W (34.5751400, -80.9020200).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Great Falls decreased by 5.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,979 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,955 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,941 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,939 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,918 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,910 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,898 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,892 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,886 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,877 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,872 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Great Falls (2)
People born in Great Falls, including baseball player Cal Cooper, curator Edmund Barry Gaither, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Great Falls, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218672 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster (SC) | 29720-0889 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Great Falls, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Great Falls.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Great Fall Post Office | Great Falls (SC) | 29055 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Great Falls, Montana town in Cascade County, Montana, United States with a population of 58,353 people.
Other cities in Chester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chester County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 5,363 | Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States |
| Eureka Mill | 1,476 | Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina |
| Gayle Mill | 913 | Census designated place |
| Fort Lawn | 889 | City in Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake View | 779 | City in South Carolina |
| Richburg | 259 | Town of the United States |
| Lowrys | 195 | Human settlement in Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Great Falls distances to largest South Carolina cities