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Falling Waters

West Virginia · 876 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Falling Waters is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 21% since 2011. Median home value is $114,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
+21%vs 2011
vs 721 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
697 / sq mi
+21%vs 2011
vs 574 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
−10%vs 2011
vs 43.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3849962K2K3K201020202024Falling Waters
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,066 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,796
−5%vs 2011
vs $26,039 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $114,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−28.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−20%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(16)
Diversity Score5.4%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(787)
Black4.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(151)
Diversity Score
17
+218%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 23.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Female
42.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

Falling Waters, West Virginia has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falling Waters, West Virginia earns about $63,750 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

About 25.7% 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 4.6% of people in Falling Waters, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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