CensusEasy
CITY

River Falls

Alabama · 496 residents (2025 est.) · 6.835 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

River Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,104. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
−35%since 2000
from 616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:496 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3704685666647621990201020202024River Falls
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,104
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,838 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,572
+82%since 2000
from $14,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−10%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
RELATED:See current rent listings in River Falls on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(380)
Black36%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(202)
Black47.4%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(10)
Diversity Score65.4%(264)
Diversity Score
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to River Falls

Alapaha
Pop 494
Wiscon
Pop 499
Capitola
Pop 375
Altha
Pop 492
Places similar to River Falls
Head to head

Compare River Falls to nearby cities

RIVER FALLS VS
Andalusia
Income$42,611+21%
Home value$153,200+54%
Population8,763+1667%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVER FALLS VS
Enterprise
Income$73,125+108%
Home value$202,900+104%
Population31,211+6193%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVER FALLS VS
Crestview
Income$65,480+87%
Home value$277,900+180%
Population31,193+6189%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIVER FALLS VS
Troy
Income$50,717+44%
Home value$231,400+133%
Population18,022+3533%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in River Falls, Alabama?

River Falls, Alabama has about 403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Falls, Alabama?

The typical household in River Falls, Alabama earns about $35,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Falls, Alabama expensive?

In River Falls, Alabama, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in River Falls, Alabama?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in River Falls, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Falls, Alabama?

About 9.4% of people in River Falls, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Falls, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, River Falls, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare River Falls with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

River Falls, Alabama: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy