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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

2,183
−8%since 2023
from 2,384 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,737 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.6
+1%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3849962K2K3K201020202024Falling Waters
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,466
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,632 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$212,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,320
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,341 in 2023
US average: $1,442
57.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
42.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
28.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+2%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score18.5%(440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,940)
Black3.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(173)
Diversity Score25.4%(554)
25
+37%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−7%since 2023
from 24.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
35.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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