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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

American Falls

Idaho · 3,764 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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American Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,884. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,764
−8%vs 2000
vs 4,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,332 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 30.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,884
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,064
−22%vs 2000
vs $12,891 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
72.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
27.2% rent
1.9
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(2,886)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(1,144)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(2,121)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(3,305)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(537)
Asian1.9%(70)
Other10.2%(385)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,815)
48
−7%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in American Falls, Idaho?

American Falls, Idaho has about 3,764 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in American Falls, Idaho?

The typical household in American Falls, Idaho earns about $24,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is American Falls, Idaho expensive?

In American Falls, Idaho, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in American Falls, Idaho?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in American Falls, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in American Falls, Idaho?

About 13.7% of people in American Falls, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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