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Falls City

Oregon · 1,042 residents (2025 est.) · 1.202 sq mi
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Falls City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $302,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
+27%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,042 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7129761K2K2K1990201020202024Falls City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,461 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,572
+77%since 2000
from $13,858 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+23%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+98%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(872)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(138)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other7.5%(92)
Diversity Score41.6%(509)
Diversity Score
42
+254%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falls City, Oregon?

Falls City, Oregon has about 1,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falls City, Oregon earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falls City, Oregon expensive?

In Falls City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $302,900, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Falls City, Oregon?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Falls City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falls City, Oregon?

About 19.8% of people in Falls City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falls City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Falls City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 422 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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