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River Falls

County:
Pierce County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.457
State:
Wisconsin

River Falls is a city located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. River Falls has a 2026 population of 18,545. River Falls is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually and its population has increased by 13.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,315 in 2020.

The median household income in River Falls is $83,627 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in River Falls is 28.6 years: 31.1 years for males, and 26.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.5 males.

18.5K
Total Population
2,487
Density (mi²)
372 2.05%
Growth

River Falls Population

River Falls Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202618,5453722.05%
202518,1733712.08%
202417,8025092.94%
202317,2936213.72%
202216,6721,1507.41%
202115,522-676-4.17%
202016,3152831.77%
201916,032750.47%
201815,9573081.97%
201715,6492861.86%
201615,363800.52%
201515,2831060.7%
201415,1771571.05%
201315,02060.04%
201215,014-28-0.19%
201115,04210.01%
201015,041410.27%
200012,5601,95018.38%
199010,6101,57417.42%
19809,0361,79824.84%
19707,2382,38149.02%
19604,85798025.28%
19503,8771,07138.17%
19402,80600%

Median Age

Overall: 28.6 years
Female: 26.9 years
Male: 31.1 years

River Falls Adults

There are 13,829 adults, (1,941 of whom are seniors) in River Falls.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,732 (52.2%)
Male: 7,987 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of River Falls includes 93.45% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,62493.45%
Two or more races7374.41%
Asian2021.21%
Other race950.57%
Black or African American330.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander150.09%
Native American130.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2021.21%
White630.38%
Other race630.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,56193.07%
Two or more races5353.2%
Asian2021.21%
Black or African American330.2%
Other race320.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander150.09%
Native American130.08%

River Falls Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

River Falls ' average per capita income is $57,414. Household income levels show a median of $83,627. The poverty rate stands at 15.06%.

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$122,381-
Families$105,833$116,785
Households$83,627$99,677
Non Families$47,676$70,296

$57,414

Average Income

$83,627

Median Household Income

15.06%

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)