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Valley Falls

Rhode Island · 12,657 residents · 3.548 sq mi
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Valley Falls is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,901. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $375,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,657
+9%since 2000
from 11,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,567 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Valley Falls
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,901
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,163 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,454
+99%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−14%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$375,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(10,841)
Black0.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(457)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(1,445)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(9,816)
Black6.6%(830)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,159)
Asian0.5%(68)
Other6.2%(784)
Diversity Score47.7%(6,044)
Diversity Score
48
+283%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

Valley Falls, Rhode Island has about 12,657 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Valley Falls, Rhode Island earns about $92,901 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Falls, Rhode Island expensive?

In Valley Falls, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $375,200, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Falls, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

About 4.1% of people in Valley Falls, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Falls, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Falls, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,482 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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