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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

American Falls

Idaho · 4,111 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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American Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,955. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,300. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,111
+9%since 1990
from 3,764 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,547 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,332 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
−3%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024American Falls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,955
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,884 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,891
+28%since 1990
from $10,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
28.5% rent
2.4
+27%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,111 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in American Falls, Idaho earns about $30,955 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in American Falls, Idaho?

About 12.7% 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 17.3% of people in American Falls, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has American Falls, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, American Falls, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 347 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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