American Falls Flag

American Falls

County:
Power County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.614
State:
Idaho

American Falls is a city located in Power County, Idaho. American Falls has a 2026 population of 5,011. It is also the county seat of Power County. American Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,567 in 2020.

The median household income in American Falls is $57,783 with a poverty rate of 10.82%. The median age in American Falls is 33 years: 32.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

5K
Total Population
3,105
Density (mi²)
74 1.5%
Growth

American Falls Population

American Falls Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,011741.5%
20254,937741.52%
20244,863501.04%
20234,8131212.58%
20224,692621.34%
20214,630631.38%
20204,56720.04%
20194,297-11-0.26%
20184,308300.7%
20174,278-39-0.9%
20164,317-24-0.55%
20154,341-31-0.71%
20144,372-39-0.88%
20134,411-33-0.74%
20124,444240.54%
20114,420-60-1.34%
20104,480230.52%
20004,1113549.42%
19903,7571313.61%
19803,62685730.95%
19702,76900%

Median Age

Overall: 33 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 32.1 years

American Falls Adults

There are 3,196 adults, (696 of whom are seniors) in American Falls.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,337 (49.6%)
Male: 2,375 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of American Falls includes 47.88% White, 36.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,25647.88%
Other race1,74236.97%
Two or more races62713.31%
Native American541.15%
Black or African American330.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,74236.97%
Two or more races48210.23%
Native American481.02%
White320.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,22447.2%
Two or more races1453.08%
Black or African American330.7%
Native American60.13%

American Falls Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

American Falls ' average per capita income is $31,272. Household income levels show a median of $57,783. The poverty rate stands at 10.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$64,583$73,989
Married Families$59,844-
Households$57,783$67,632
Non Families$28,971$50,227

$31,272

Average Income

$57,783

Median Household Income

10.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)