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Fall River

Kansas · 131 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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Fall River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,800. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−16%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+1%since 2000
from 52.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021281541802061990201020202024Fall River
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,025
+122%since 2000
from $10,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(114)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(7)
Diversity Score19.8%(26)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall River, Kansas?

Fall River, Kansas has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fall River, Kansas?

The typical household in Fall River, Kansas earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fall River, Kansas expensive?

In Fall River, Kansas, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Fall River, Kansas?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fall River, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall River, Kansas?

About 12.1% of people in Fall River, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fall River, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fall River, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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