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CITY · 2010 ACS

Little Falls

New York · 4,946 residents · 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 $34,473. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $66,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
4,946
−5%since 2000
from 5,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−3%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Little Falls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,473
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,965 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,860
+58%since 2000
from $15,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,738)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(71)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0.5%(24)
Diversity Score7.5%(371)
Diversity Score
8
+113%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Falls, New York?

Little Falls, New York has about 4,946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Falls, New York earns about $34,473 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Little Falls, New York?

About 23.6% 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 18.2% 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 883 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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