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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Falls City

Nebraska · 4,671 residents · 3.343 sq mi
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Falls City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,773. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $42,400. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

4,671
−2%since 1990
from 4,769 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,397 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,427 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+3%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Falls City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,773
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,254
+73%since 1990
from $9,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
28.4% rent
1.6
+5%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,728)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,427)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score3.1%(147)
3
−17%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.6 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 Falls City, Nebraska?

Falls City, Nebraska has about 4,671 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Falls City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Falls City, Nebraska earns about $26,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falls City, Nebraska expensive?

In Falls City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Falls City, Nebraska?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Falls City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falls City, Nebraska?

About 9.1% of people in Falls City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falls City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Falls City, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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