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Falling Waters

West Virginia · 2,183 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Falling Waters has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,466. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,900. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,183
−8%since 2023
from 2,384 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,737 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+1%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3849962K2K3K201020202024Falling Waters
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(162)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.3%(268)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(203)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.1%(68)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(175)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.9%(413)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(200)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.5%(98)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(336)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(215)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.4%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,466
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,632 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,202
Unchangedsince 2023
from $30,300 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
+12%since 2023
from 0.229 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,341 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,196)
Black2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,940)
Black3.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(173)
Diversity Score
25
+37%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German23.5%(513)
English22.2%(485)
Irish14.5%(316)
Italian6.9%(150)
American4.3%(93)
Slovak2.9%(63)
Scottish2.6%(57)
Danish1.6%(34)
Norwegian1.6%(34)
Swedish0.8%(18)
Turkish0.8%(18)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−7%since 2023
from 24.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
Female
35.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.9%(438)
Married41.4%(395)
Widowed1.7%(16)
Divorced11%(105)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(168)
Married51%(304)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.8%(124)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

Falling Waters, West Virginia has about 2,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

The typical household in Falling Waters, West Virginia earns about $88,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falling Waters, West Virginia expensive?

In Falling Waters, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $212,900, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Falling Waters, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

About 4.3% of people in Falling Waters, West 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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