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Valley Falls

Rhode Island · 11,547 residents · 3.548 sq mi
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Valley Falls is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,547
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Valley Falls
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.4%(618)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.4%(622)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.2%(721)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(777)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.1%(593)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.4%(1,433)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.2%(1,519)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.9%(1,951)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413%(1,496)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.2%(829)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.6%(643)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3%(345)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,641
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,375
+34%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$265,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−1%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Valley Falls on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(10,841)
Black0.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(457)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(10,037)
Black1.8%(207)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(912)
Asian0.8%(97)
Other0.7%(85)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian1.8%(205)
Dominican1.1%(131)
Puerto Rican0.8%(91)
Guatemalan0.2%(21)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
Ancestry
Portuguese23.9%(2,748)
Irish23.8%(2,746)
French19.6%(2,261)
Italian15%(1,732)
English11.8%(1,355)
Polish7%(804)
German5%(578)
Scottish3.5%(398)
Arab2.4%(275)
American2.3%(267)
Syrian1.6%(179)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.1%(124)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(79)
Swedish0.5%(58)
Russian0.4%(49)
Lithuanian0.4%(47)
Armenian0.4%(46)
Dutch0.4%(46)
Danish0.4%(44)
Norwegian0.2%(28)
Cape Verdean0.2%(26)
Czech0.2%(20)
Finnish0.2%(20)
Welsh0.1%(15)
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Canadian0.1%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Jamaican0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
Moroccan0.1%(9)
British0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Portuguese population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.4%(1,312)
Married54.7%(2,525)
Widowed4.7%(218)
Divorced12.1%(557)
Women 15+
Never married34.4%(1,824)
Married47.7%(2,524)
Widowed8.2%(435)
Divorced9.7%(513)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

Valley Falls, Rhode Island has about 11,547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Falls, Rhode Island earns about $58,641 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 $265,100, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?

About 19.6% 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 6.7% 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 372 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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