River Falls town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Name: River Falls town, Alabama Demographics
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As of 2026, River Falls town, Alabama has a total population of 534, the 414th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $33,281, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 8.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.
Unemployment rate of 31.6% is notably above the national average.

River Falls town Quick Facts

Population 534

Median Household Income $33,281

Median Home Value $85,700

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment Rate 31.6%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 55.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

High School Graduation Rate 89.7%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 534 414th of 589

Median Income $33,281 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 21.5% 73% higher national

Median Home Value $85,700 bottom 20%

How River Falls town Compares

Median Household Income

River Falls town

$33,281

$62,027

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

River Falls town

$85,700

$195,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.4%

$25K-$50K 48.1%

$50K-$100K 18.8%

$100K+ 7.7%

Employment

31.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

49.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.3%

Renter 44.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

14.2%

35-54

38.4%

55-74

21.3%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

River Falls town Rankings in Alabama

#414 Population of 589

#481 Median Income of 589

#460 Education of 589

#452 Home Value of 589

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Cities Similar to River Falls town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Grimes town	515	$32,500	$80,700	6.3%	27.4%
Jacksons' Gap town	554	$31,667	$108,700	7.4%	15.7%
West Jefferson town	527	$36,667	$136,400	6.7%	13.1%
Millry town	548	$30,521	$140,600	14.2%	14.4%
Pennington town	536	$28,186	$81,500	7.1%	10.8%

Population Overview

River Falls town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 534. It ranks as the 414th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in River Falls town is 40.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in River Falls town is $33,281. This is 46% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 58% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 31.6%. This is 556% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $85,700. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, River Falls town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in River Falls town is Black or African American, making up 57.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.5% vs 25.9%).

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for River Falls town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of River Falls town, Alabama?

River Falls town, Alabama has a population of 534 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in River Falls town, AL?

The median household income in River Falls town is $33,281, which is 58% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in River Falls town, AL?

The poverty rate in River Falls town is 21.5%. This means approximately 109 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of River Falls town, Alabama?

River Falls town's population is 42.5% White, 57.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in River Falls town, AL?

The median home value in River Falls town is $85,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.

How educated is River Falls town, Alabama?

8.8% of adults (25+) in River Falls town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.