American Falls is a city located in Power County Idaho. American Falls has a 2024 population of 4,854. It is also the county seat of Power County. American Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 6.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,561 in 2020.
The average household income in American Falls is $65,330 with a poverty rate of 10.9%. The median age in American Falls is 30.8 years: 29.9 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of American Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,861 | 62.56% |
| Other race | 1,337 | 29.24% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 6.01% |
| Native American | 100 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,465 | 3.07 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 822 | 3.85 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 411 | 1.19 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 140 | 4.23 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 92 | 2.79 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 2.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 324 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 718 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 13.37% |
| Some College | 830 | 31.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,490 | 1,375 | 415 |
| Hispanic | 1,121 | 636 | 12 |
| Other Race | 828 | 460 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 12 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,216 | $44,191 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,869 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,318 | $0 | $33,512 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,184 | $35,878 | $24,191 |
| Overall | $34,019 | $40,781 | $24,988 |
| Some College | $24,397 | $47,731 | $22,515 |
$34,019
Average Earnings
$40,781
Average Male
$24,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.8% of American Falls residents speak only English, while 38.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,265 | 282 | 12.45% |
| Hispanic | 2,133 | 209 | 9.8% |
| Other | 1,337 | 122 | 9.12% |
10.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.93%
Male Poverty Rate
10.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in American Falls is White, with 12.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in American Falls is Other, with 9.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.7% |
| Some College | 8.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.06% |
| Female Employed | 10.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,500 | $75,175 |
| Households | $55,465 | $65,330 |
| Married Families | $64,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $36,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 3.04% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 16.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.83%
Born in American Falls
78.92%
Native Born
21.08%
Foreign Born
12.84%
Non Citizen
8.24%
Naturalized
78.92% of American Falls residents were born in the United States, with 63.83% having been born in Idaho. 12.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,220 | 73 | 1.42% |
| 2028 | 5,147 | 73 | 1.44% |
| 2027 | 5,074 | 74 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 5,000 | 73 | 1.48% |
| 2025 | 4,927 | 73 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 4,854 | 73 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 4,781 | 83 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 4,698 | 72 | 1.56% |
| 2021 | 4,626 | 65 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 4,561 | 264 | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 4,297 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 4,308 | 30 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 4,278 | -39 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,317 | -24 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 4,341 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 4,372 | -39 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 4,411 | -33 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 4,444 | 24 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 4,420 | -60 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 4,480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,111 | 354 | 9.42% |
| 1990 | 3,757 | 131 | 3.61% |
| 1980 | 3,626 | 857 | 30.95% |
| 1970 | 2,769 | -2,451 | -46.95% |