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Falling Waters

West Virginia · 1,440 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Falling Waters is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,440
+3%since 2019
from 1,399 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,146 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
36.6
+9%since 2019
from 33.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
3849962K2K3K201020202024Falling Waters
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,051
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,927 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$25,053
−17%since 2019
from $30,339 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$132,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,089
US average: $1,124
81.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
18.6% rent
1.6
−23%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,181)
Black11%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(64)
Diversity Score34.1%(478)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,139)
Black8.7%(125)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(61)
Asian1%(15)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score34.7%(500)
35
+2%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
−6%since 2019
from 32.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
89.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
80.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
19.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

64.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
35.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

Falling Waters, West Virginia has about 1,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falling Waters, West Virginia earns about $83,051 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 $132,300, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Falling Waters, West Virginia?

About 16.8% 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 0.9% 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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