River Falls, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 403, River Falls's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

River Falls is a small community located in Alabama, within Covington County. The total population is 403. It ranks as the 444th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in River Falls is 41.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in River Falls is $35,104. This is 45% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 34.0%. This is 622% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $99,300. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, River Falls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in River Falls is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 47.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.4% vs 25.6%).

Education

3.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for River Falls, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.