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Little Falls

New York · 4,481 residents (2025 est.) · 3.838 sq mi
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Little Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,544. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,700. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,550
−12%since 2000
from 5,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−8%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Little Falls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,544
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,965 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,801
+110%since 2000
from $15,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−4%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,057)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,914)
Black1.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(376)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.1%(185)
Diversity Score31.4%(1,429)
Diversity Score
31
+792%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Falls, New York?

Little Falls, New York has about 4,550 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Falls, New York earns about $53,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Falls, New York expensive?

In Little Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Little Falls, New York?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Little Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.3% of people in Little Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,279 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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