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Great Falls

Virginia · 15,953 residents · 25.358 sq mi
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Great Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $238,828. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,128,300. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 213% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,953
+87%since 2000
from 8,549 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
629 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K12K14K17K1990201020202024Great Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$238,828
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,695 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,611
+36%since 2000
from $78,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,128,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,851
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
6.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(10,659)
Black1.9%(300)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(847)
Asian19.8%(3,160)
Other3.9%(622)
Diversity Score60.8%(9,700)
Diversity Score
61
+134%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Falls, Virginia?

Great Falls, Virginia has about 15,953 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Great Falls, Virginia earns about $238,828 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 $1,128,300, and the typical rent is about $2,851 a month.

How educated are people in Great Falls, Virginia?

About 81.7% 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 3.3% 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 9,008 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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