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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Great Falls

Virginia · 6,945 residents · 25.358 sq mi
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Great Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,780. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,604 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 208% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,945
−19%vs 2000
vs 8,549 in 2000
1990 – 2024
274 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K9K12K14K17K1990201020202024Great Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,780
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $159,695 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$46,808
−40%vs 2000
vs $78,149 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $599,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $2,001 in 2000
US average: $450
93.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.1% in 2000
6.8% rent
4.9
+30%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(7,423)
Black1.1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(219)
Asian7.4%(633)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(2,218)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,561)
Black0.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(131)
Asian4.6%(321)
Other0.2%(15)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,196)
17
−34%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
31.8%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Great Falls, Virginia?

Great Falls, Virginia has about 6,945 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Great Falls, Virginia?

The typical household in Great Falls, Virginia earns about $102,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Falls, Virginia expensive?

In Great Falls, Virginia, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Great Falls, Virginia?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in Great Falls, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Falls, Virginia?

About 1.8% of people in Great Falls, Virginia 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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