CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley Falls

Rhode Island · 11,599 residents · 3.548 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Providence metro area
Compare
The short version

Valley Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $129,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,599
+4%since 1990
from 11,175 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,269 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+10%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Valley Falls
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,163
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,616 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,373
+42%since 1990
from $14,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−22%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Valley Falls on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(11,102)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(776)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(10,841)
Black0.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(457)
Asian0.5%(60)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,445)
Diversity Score
12
+79%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Valley Falls

Laurel
Pop 11,741
Highland City
Pop 13,276
North Palm Beach
Pop 13,319
Conway
Pop 12,928
Places similar to Valley Falls
Head to head

Compare Valley Falls to nearby cities

VALLEY FALLS VS
Central Falls
Income$49,285+7%
Home value$352,100+172%
Population23,124+83%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VALLEY FALLS VS
Pawtucket
Income$68,310+48%
Home value$325,500+152%
Population77,065+509%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VALLEY FALLS VS
North Attleborough
Income$112,665+144%
Home value$482,200+273%
Population31,506+149%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VALLEY FALLS VS
Attleboro
Income$98,954+114%
Home value$448,100+246%
Population47,447+275%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

Valley Falls, Rhode Island has about 11,599 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley Falls, Rhode Island earns about $46,163 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 $129,400, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

About 17.0% 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 5.0% 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 424 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Rhode Island
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Valley Falls with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →