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Falls City

Nebraska · 4,325 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 $30,018. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,325
−7%since 2000
from 4,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,294 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Falls City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,018
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,440
+13%since 2000
from $17,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,427)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(147)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,997)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(64)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other5.3%(228)
Diversity Score17.6%(762)
Diversity Score
18
+460%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falls City, Nebraska?

Falls City, Nebraska has about 4,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falls City, Nebraska earns about $30,018 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Falls City, Nebraska?

About 16.8% 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 20.1% 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 444 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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