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American Falls

Idaho · 4,568 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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American Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,568
+11%since 2000
from 4,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,830 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+5%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024American Falls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,457
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,051
+71%since 2000
from $12,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,293)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino46%(2,103)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2.2%(102)
Diversity Score65.8%(3,005)
Diversity Score
66
+28%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Falls, Idaho?

American Falls, Idaho has about 4,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in American Falls, Idaho earns about $50,457 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 $144,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in American Falls, Idaho?

About 13.1% 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 8.1% 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 804 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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