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Falls County

Texas · 16,968 residents · 765.495 sq mi
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Falls County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,854. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,900. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,968
−9%since 2000
from 18,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Falls County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,854
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,131
+62%since 2000
from $14,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+32%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(10,364)
Black27.3%(5,064)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,941)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.6%(13,489)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(8,707)
Black21.9%(3,708)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(3,965)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other2.1%(363)
Diversity Score78.3%(13,283)
Segregation Score31.9%(5,420)
Diversity Score
78
+8%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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FALLS COUNTY VS
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FALLS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falls County, Texas?

Falls County, Texas has about 16,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falls County, Texas?

The typical household in Falls County, Texas earns about $36,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falls County, Texas expensive?

In Falls County, Texas, the median home is worth about $76,900, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Falls County, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Falls County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falls County, Texas?

About 25.0% of people in Falls County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falls County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Falls County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 744 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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