Falls Village, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 410, Falls Village'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

Falls Village is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 410. It ranks as the 188th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Falls Village is 44.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Falls Village is $53,750. This is 44% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.6%. This is 275% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Falls Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $445,700. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Falls Village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

65.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Falls Village, Connecticut 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 Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.