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High Falls

New York · 700 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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High Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
700
+12%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+6%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4365747128509882000201020202024High Falls
2024887
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,701
+47%since 2000
from $18,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(576)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(566)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(65)
Asian1.6%(11)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score30%(210)
Diversity Score
30
+82%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−17%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Falls, New York?

High Falls, New York has about 700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in High Falls, New York?

The typical household in High Falls, New York earns about $51,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is High Falls, New York expensive?

In High Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $166,100.

How educated are people in High Falls, New York?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in High Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Falls, New York?

About 13.7% of people in High Falls, New York 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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