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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Great Falls

Virginia · 8,549 residents · 25.358 sq mi
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Great Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,695. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $599,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 242% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,549
+23%since 1990
from 6,945 in 1990
1990 – 2024
337 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 274 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+4%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K9K12K14K17K1990201020202024Great Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$159,695
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,780 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$78,149
+67%since 1990
from $46,808 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$599,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
4.9% rent
3.8
−23%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,561)
Black0.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(131)
Asian4.6%(321)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(7,423)
Black1.1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(219)
Asian7.4%(633)
Diversity Score25.9%(2,218)
26
+51%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
38.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Falls, Virginia?

Great Falls, Virginia has about 8,549 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Great Falls, Virginia earns about $159,695 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 $599,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Great Falls, Virginia?

About 76.3% 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.

Has Great Falls, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Great Falls, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,604 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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