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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 2025 population of 4,927. 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 8.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,561 in 2020.

The average household income in American Falls is $68,371 with a poverty rate of 7.06%.The median age in American Falls is 32.5 years: 30 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.

4.9K
Total Population
3,053
Density (mi²)
73 1.5%
Growth

American Falls Population

American Falls Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of American Falls includes 51.49% White, 34.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,38751.49%
Other race1,60234.56%
Two or more races53411.52%
Black or African American711.53%
Native American420.91%

American Falls Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

American Falls' average per capita income is $33,367. Household income levels show a median of $58,376. The poverty rate stands at 7.06%.

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
Married Families$65,809-
Families$65,074$75,625
Households$58,376$68,371
Non Families$31,000$39,094

$33,367

Average Income

$58,376

Median Household Income

7.06%

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)