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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Valley Falls

Kansas · 1,253 residents · 0.704 sq mi
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Valley Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $33,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,253
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,780 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Valley Falls
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,259
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,018 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,386
−46%vs 2000
vs $15,626 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$272
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $367 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,210)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(55)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,228)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(19)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score8.5%(106)
Diversity Score
8
+92%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.3%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, Kansas?

Valley Falls, Kansas has about 1,253 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Valley Falls, Kansas?

The typical household in Valley Falls, Kansas earns about $19,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Falls, Kansas expensive?

In Valley Falls, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, Kansas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Falls, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Falls, Kansas?

About 9.6% of people in Valley Falls, Kansas 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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