Valley Falls, SC

Census Place

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2021 Population
7,583
4.32% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
25.8
4.03% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23.6%
7.16% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$43,729
10.2% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$166,300
4.66% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
4,571
3.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Valley Falls, SC had a population of 7.58k people with a median age of 25.8 and a median household income of $43,729. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Valley Falls, SC grew from 7,269 to 7,583, a 4.32% increase and its median household income grew from $39,688 to $43,729, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Valley Falls, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), Other (Hispanic) (1.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Valley Falls, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Valley Falls, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valley Falls, SC are University of South Carolina-Upstate (1,248 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Valley Falls, SC was $166,300, and the homeownership rate was 44.1%.

Most people in Valley Falls, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Valley Falls, SC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Valley Falls, SC is home to a population of 7.58k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.12% of Valley Falls, SC residents were born outside of the country (464 people).

In 2021, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.4k people) in Valley Falls, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 192 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Valley Falls, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Valley Falls, SC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Valley Falls, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.4k ± 601
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.63k ± 676
  3. White (Hispanic)
    192 ± 159
4.37%
Hispanic Population
331 people

In 2021, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.4k people) in Valley Falls, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 192 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.37% of the people in Valley Falls, SC are hispanic (331 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Valley Falls, SC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    59,828 ± 5,970 people
  2. India
    16,728 ± 3,170 people
  3. Honduras
    13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.12%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
464 people
4.14%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
301 people

As of 2021, 6.12% of Valley Falls, SC residents (464 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valley Falls, SC was 4.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    104 ± 85
  2. Vietnam
    38 ± 47
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    28 ± 33

Valley Falls, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Valley Falls, SC employs 4.57k people. The largest industries in Valley Falls, SC are Retail Trade (944 people), Manufacturing (744 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (604 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,773), Manufacturing ($45,250), and Wholesale Trade ($45,093).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.57k
2021 Value
± 704
3.51%
1 Year growth
± 21.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Valley Falls, SC grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 4.42k employees to 4.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valley Falls, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (944 people), Sales & Related Occupations (666 people), and Production Occupations (452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Valley Falls, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.57k
2021 Value
± 704
3.51%
1 Year growth
± 21.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Valley Falls, SC grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 4.42k employees to 4.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valley Falls, SC, are Retail Trade (944 people), Manufacturing (744 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (604 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Valley Falls, SC, though some of these residents may live in Valley Falls, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$29,682
Median earning men ± $16,490
$15,606
Median earning women ± $2,613

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($59,034), Information ($48,125), and Wholesale Trade ($45,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,900), Manufacturing ($41,488), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,583).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $39.9B
  2. $29.5B
  3. $26.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B
2020 Value in South Carolina
$613B
Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina
124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $28.9B
  2. $21.4B
  3. $10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2003
Tim Scott
Senator from South Carolina3
Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Valley Falls, SC awarded 1,248 degrees. The student population of Valley Falls, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,691 male students and 3,747 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valley Falls, SC are White (721 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (295 and 24.3%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 5.77%), and Asian (55 and 4.53%).

The largest universities in Valley Falls, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Upstate (1,248 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Valley Falls, SC are Registered Nursing (282 and 22.6%), General Business Administration & Management (101 and 8.09%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (92 and 7.37%).

The median tuition cost in Valley Falls, SC for a public four year colleges is $11,208 for in-state students and $22,710 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Valley Falls, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,438 (31.1% men and 68.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,438 students enrolled in Valley Falls, SC, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,835 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 101 degrees awarded
  2. 90 degrees awarded
  3. 282 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Valley Falls, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Valley Falls, SC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,248 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Upstate with 1,248 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 389 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valley Falls, SC, which is 0.453 times less than the 859 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 721 degrees mean that there were 2.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 295 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,208) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Valley Falls, SC was $166,300 in 2021, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,900 to $166,300, a 4.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Valley Falls, SC is 44.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Valley Falls, SC have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Valley Falls, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$166,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,558
$1,260
Median Property Taxes
±$286

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Valley Falls, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Valley Falls, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

44.1%
Homeownership
2021
66%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 44.1% of the housing units in Valley Falls, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.4%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 214.02
  2. Census Tract 218.03

The following map shows all of the places in Valley Falls, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$43,729
Median Household Income
± $12,996
2.86k
Number of Households
± 491

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.86k households in Valley Falls, SC grew to $43,729 from the previous year's value of $39,688.

The following chart displays the households in Valley Falls, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Valley Falls, SC is from South Carolina.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina
0.462
2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.5%)
  2. Carpooled (10.9%)
  3. Other (4.77%)

In 2021, 74.5% of workers in Valley Falls, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.77%).

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Commute Time

18.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valley Falls, SC have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.719% of the workforce in Valley Falls, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Valley Falls, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Valley Falls, SC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valley Falls, SC (1.59k out of 6.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Valley Falls, SC is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.7% of the population of Valley Falls, SC has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.879% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see 1537 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.86% increase from the previous year (1509 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2014 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 805 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,537 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spartanburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see an average of 1,537 patients per year. This represents a 1.86% increase from the previous year (1,509 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Spartanburg County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 50.4% between 18 and 34 years, 24% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.01% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.9% were men and 60.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.3%
Uninsured
57.2%
Employer Coverage
10.3%
Medicaid
7.68%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
0.879%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valley Falls, SC declined by 5.56% from 10.9% to 10.3%.

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