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Falling Water

Tennessee · 1,873 residents · 5.011 sq mi
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Falling Water is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,419. Population has grown 46% since 2019. Median home value is $231,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,873
+46%since 2019
from 1,280 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
46.2
+10%since 2019
from 42.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Falling Water
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.8%(89)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(102)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(137)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(115)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(58)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.4%(157)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(253)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(280)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(305)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(224)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(105)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,419
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,458 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,675
+10%since 2019
from $34,378 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $238,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $917 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−28%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,720)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(4)
Ancestry
American19.3%(296)
German16.6%(255)
Irish10.6%(163)
English6.5%(99)
Scottish3.9%(60)
Italian2.2%(33)
French2%(30)
Slovak1.8%(28)
British1.7%(26)
Norwegian1.6%(24)
Polish1.6%(24)
Dutch1%(16)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.7%(11)
Greek0.3%(5)
Welsh0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−1%since 2019
from 24.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Female
57.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(177)
Married70.5%(675)
Widowed4.9%(47)
Divorced6.1%(58)
Women 15+
Never married11.6%(114)
Married67%(659)
Widowed11.7%(115)
Divorced9.7%(95)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Water, Tennessee?

Falling Water, Tennessee has about 1,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falling Water, Tennessee?

The typical household in Falling Water, Tennessee earns about $96,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falling Water, Tennessee expensive?

In Falling Water, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $231,600, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Falling Water, Tennessee?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Falling Water, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falling Water, Tennessee?

About 4.9% of people in Falling Water, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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