Valley Falls, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 451, Valley 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

Valley Falls is a small community located in New York, within Rensselaer County. The total population is 451. It ranks as the 1088th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valley Falls is 44.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valley Falls is $87,143. This is 1% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $203,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Valley Falls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Falls has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.2% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.4%. Notably, 18.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Valley Falls, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.