The Cliffs Valley, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 789, The Cliffs Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

The Cliffs Valley is a small community located in South Carolina, within Greenville County. The total population is 789. It ranks as the 295th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in The Cliffs Valley is 65.8 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in The Cliffs Valley is $108,964. This is 57% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $1,096,600. Housing costs are 323% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The Cliffs Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.3% vs 61.9%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

55.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places The Cliffs Valley in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%. Notably, 28.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for The Cliffs Valley, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.