Falls County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Falls County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Falls County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Falls County, Texas. The estimated population of Falls County, Texas is 17,074 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Falls County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,074
 -1.2% -1.24%
2020
17,281
+0.05%
-
2019
17,272
 -0.16% -
2018
17,299
+0.06%
-
2017
17,289
 - -

Population of Falls County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
50.3%
51.5%
 -2.33%
Black/African American
22%
24.3%
 -9.47%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
24.3%
22.8%
 +6.58%
Asian
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
0.9%
 +222.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Falls County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -2.2% 42.5 +5.2% 38.7 -6.52%
2020 41 +5.13% 40.4 +2.28% 41.4 +7.25%
2019 39 -0.76% 39.5 +4.5% 38.6 -2.53%
2018 39.3 +0.26% 37.8 -2.07% 39.6 +0.76%
2017 39.2 - 38.6 - 39.3 -

The median age of Falls County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 991 0.54% 1,014 +21.12% 976 1,236
10 to 19 1,036 -7.28% 1,041 -14.01% 913 874
20 to 29 1,238 -8.15% 1,234 -26.6% 1,138 932
30 to 39 936 -15.98% 1,421 +16.69% 792 1,642
40 to 49 940 +2.19% 1,087 -16.32% 958 909
50 to 59 1,115 +2.1% 1,232 +17.77% 1,133 1,359
60 to 69 934 +19.38% 1,100 -13.06% 1,098 955
70+ 945 +2.92% 1,025 +17.08% 958 1,201

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Falls County, Texas is $35,317.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Falls County.

  • Under 25
    $30,566.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,039.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,587.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,756.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Falls County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Falls County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Falls County, Texas is currently $59,716.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.03% of households in Falls County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Falls County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Falls County is $26,632.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Falls County by the total population of Falls County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Falls County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Falls County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Falls County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Falls County over the age of 16 is 13,810.

Of those people, a total of 45.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Falls County is 41.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 735 36.10% 3.80%
20 to 24 years 1,070 68.40% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 1,000 47.10% 28.70%
30 to 34 years 1,170 59.30% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 2,325 65.70% 8.20%
45 to 54 years 2,184 48.90% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 1,114 52.10% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,074 46.10% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,789 19.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,349 7.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Falls County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,134 44.40% 5.30%
Black or African American 3,107 43.40% 21.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 46.00% 0.00%
Asian 168 87.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 443 55.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 908 52.30% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,954 53.00% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,377 43.20% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Falls County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Falls County is 5,763, with median earnings of $31,270.00.

Women in Falls County, Texas earning approximately 106.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,763 $31,270.00
Male 3,096 $30,701.00
Female 2,667 $32,732.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 531 $44,036.00
Business and Financial 109 $56,844.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $7,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $58,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $62,750.00
Community and Social Service 105 $27,277.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 306 $49,773.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $3,699.00
Healthcare Practitioners 427 $61,587.00
Healthcare Support 200 $16,447.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $66,125.00
Law Enforcement 118 $43,603.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $16,209.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 282 $16,210.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $7,106.00
Sales 314 $39,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 878 $33,819.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $48,000.00
Construction and Extraction 410 $19,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $28,323.00
Production 489 $32,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 420 $31,589.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 387 $43,578.00 144 $44,737.00
Business and Financial 37 $0.00 72 $57,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $0.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $58,438.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $62,750.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $27,054.00 59 $42,083.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $80,278.00 282 $49,659.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 421 $61,550.00
Healthcare Support 69 $7,270.00 131 $16,908.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $66,125.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 110 $43,897.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $0.00 210 $16,513.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $17,238.00 157 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 101 $7,106.00
Sales 119 $47,917.00 195 $39,205.00
Office and Administrative Support 203 $21,925.00 675 $35,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $48,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 406 $20,278.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $28,323.00 0 $0.00
Production 347 $37,411.00 142 $30,283.00
Transportation and Material Moving 390 $31,838.00 30 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,419 households in Falls County, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,145 families in Falls County with an average family size of 3.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,364 140 641 2,274
Average Household Size 3.74 4.02 5.27 1.09
Total Families 2,364 140 641 0
Average Household Size 3.58 3.76 5.13 0

Poverty

Of the 3,145 families in Falls County, 20.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Falls County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,471 housing units in Falls County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,419 72.53%
Vacant 2,052 27.47%

14.38% of the total 7,471 housing units in Falls County are rental units. This is approximately 1,074 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,013 are occupied by the owner - or 53.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Falls County is $566.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Falls County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    332
  • Less than $500
    438
  • $500 to $999
    452
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    175
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Falls County is $80,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Falls County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,331
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,030
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    602
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    250
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    369
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    307
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    48

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Falls County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Falls County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    640
  • 1940 to 1949
    590
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,133
  • 1960 to 1969
    997
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,563
  • 1980 to 1989
    820
  • 1990 to 1999
    567
  • 2000 to 2009
    727
  • 2010 to 2013
    430
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Falls County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    649
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,873
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,718
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,179

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Falls County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Falls County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Falls County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    319
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    611
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    352
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    591
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    776
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    499
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    804
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    510
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    163
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    418
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    297
  • 90 or more minutes
    143

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Falls County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Falls County, Texas

We have data for 11 places in Falls County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.