Valley Falls, KS

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Valley Falls Overview

1,192
TOTAL POPULATION
415
MALE POPULATION
777
FEMALE POPULATION
53.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
187.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,253
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,611
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
576
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Valley Falls Zip Codes

Valley Falls Area Codes

Race in Valley Falls

The most populous races in Valley Falls are White / Caucasian (1,096 | 91.9%), Two or more Races (63 | 5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 | 2.0%).
Race in Valley Falls
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American211.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino242.0%
Native / Alaskan70.6%
White / Caucasian1,09691.9%
Two or more Races635.3%
Some other Race50.4%
Total1,192100.0%

Ancestry in Valley Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Valley Falls are German (276 | 23.2%), American (167 | 14.0%), Irish (116 | 9.7%), English (76 | 6.4%), and Polish (47 | 3.9%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Valley Falls residents.
Ancestry in Valley Falls
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16714.0%
Australian90.8%
Cherokee30.3%
Danish40.3%
Dutch242.0%
English766.4%
European413.4%
French90.8%
German27623.2%
Irish1169.7%
Italian110.9%
Korean50.4%
Mexican242.0%
Norwegian70.6%
Polish473.9%
Russian151.3%
Scotch-Irish80.7%
Scottish383.2%
Swedish231.9%
Swiss10.1%
Welsh90.8%
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Immigrants in Valley Falls

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Valley Falls came from Central America (5 | 0.4%), Latin America (5 | 0.4%), Mexico (5 | 0.4%), England (4 | 0.3%), and Europe (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Valley Falls residents.
Immigrants in Valley Falls
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America50.4%
England40.3%
Europe40.3%
Latin America50.4%
Mexico50.4%
Northern Europe40.3%
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Sex and Age in Valley Falls

Sex and Age in Valley Falls

The most populous age groups in Valley Falls are 50 to 54 Years (55 | 13.3%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (134 | 17.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (7.2%)36 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years15 (3.6%)29 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years2 (0.5%)14 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years25 (6.0%)91 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years18 (4.3%)19 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years45 (10.8%)66 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years17 (4.1%)29 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years26 (6.3%)26 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years16 (3.9%)25 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years36 (8.7%)37 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years55 (13.3%)38 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years36 (8.7%)76 (9.8%)
60 to 64 Years30 (7.2%)30 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years20 (4.8%)33 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years23 (5.5%)134 (17.2%)
75 to 79 Years8 (1.9%)14 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.7%)5 (0.6%)
85 Years and over10 (2.4%)75 (9.7%)
Total415 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Valley Falls

Median Family Size in Valley Falls

The median family size in Valley Falls is 2.67 persons per family, with married-couple families (220 | 70.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.85 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (60 | 19.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.13 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Valley Falls
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple220 (70.3%)2.85
Single Male/Father33 (10.5%)2.48
Single Female/Mother60 (19.2%)2.13
Total Families313 (100.0%)2.67

Median Household Size in Valley Falls

The median household size in Valley Falls is 1.93 persons per household, with married-couple households (220 | 37.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.85 persons per household. non-family households (267 | 46.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Valley Falls
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple220 (37.9%)2.85
Single Male/Father33 (5.7%)2.48
Single Female/Mother60 (10.3%)2.22
Non-family267 (46.0%)1.05
Total Households580 (100.0%)1.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Valley Falls

Out of a total of 580 households in Valley Falls, 313 (54.0%) are family households, while 267 (46.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 173, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 252.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Valley Falls
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-252 (43.4%)
2-Person Households173 (29.8%)15 (2.6%)
3-Person Households78 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households56 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (54.0%)267 (46.0%)

Female Fertility in Valley Falls

Fertility by Age in Valley Falls

Average fertility rate in Valley Falls is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 175.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (87.0%)175.0
35 to 50 years3 (13.0%)30.0
Total23 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valley Falls

87.0% of women with births (23) in Valley Falls are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valley Falls
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)

Fertility by Education in Valley Falls

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Valley Falls
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (13.0%)33.0
High School Diploma5 (21.7%)114.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (43.5%)115.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (21.7%)88.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valley Falls

13.0% of women with births in Valley Falls are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valley Falls
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)

Income in Valley Falls

Income Overview in Valley Falls

Per Capita Income in Valley Falls is $29,253, while median incomes of families and households are $72,188 and $43,611 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,192$29,253
Median Family Income313$72,188
Mean Family Income313$80,124
Median Household Income580$43,611
Mean Household Income580$57,889
Income Deficit313$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,19230.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,19269.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1920.38

Earnings by Sex in Valley Falls

Average Earnings in Valley Falls are $43,080, $50,595 for men and $35,324 for women, a difference of 30.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Valley Falls
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male286 (46.4%)$50,595
Female331 (53.6%)$35,324
Total617 (100.0%)$43,080

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valley Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Valley Falls are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (49 | 17.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (56 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valley Falls
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (9.1%)19 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (2.1%)26 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.4%)6 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)14 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.4%)6 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.7%)14 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99925 (8.7%)56 (16.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (4.5%)46 (13.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99925 (8.7%)14 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99930 (10.5%)25 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (12.2%)26 (7.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99948 (16.8%)35 (10.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (4.9%)15 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (17.1%)3 (0.9%)
$100,000+2 (0.7%)5 (1.5%)
Total286 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls

Average earnings in Valley Falls are $53,482 for men and $36,991 for women, a difference of 30.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $52,202. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,292, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,202$28,250
College or Associate's Degree$55,625$27,250
Bachelor's Degree$59,500$47,292
Graduate Degree$53,438$46,667
Total$53,482$36,991

Family Income in Valley Falls

Family Income Brackets in Valley Falls

According to the Valley Falls family income data, there are 100 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Valley Falls
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999103.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993511.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994715.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996320.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994313.7%
$100,000 to $149,99910031.9%
$150,000 to $199,999113.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valley Falls

4-person families (46 | 14.7%) account for the highest median family income in Valley Falls with $116,250 per family, while 3-person families (88 | 28.1%) have the highest median income of $29,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valley Falls
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families173 (55.3%)$49,063
3-Person Families88 (28.1%)$88,125
4-Person Families46 (14.7%)$116,250
5-Person Families6 (1.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total313 (100.0%)$72,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Valley Falls

The median family income in Valley Falls is $72,188, with families comprising 3+ earners (32) having the highest median family income of $133,750, while families with no earners (39) have the lowest median family income of $34,083, accounting for 10.2% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Valley Falls
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39 (12.5%)$34,083
1 Earner83 (26.5%)$44,688
2 Earners159 (50.8%)$89,350
3+ Earners32 (10.2%)$133,750
Total313 (100.0%)$72,188

Household Income in Valley Falls

Household Income Brackets in Valley Falls

With 167 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Valley Falls, accounting for 28.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Valley Falls
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000193.3%
$10,000 to $14,999223.8%
$15,000 to $24,999345.9%
$25,000 to $34,99916728.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998314.3%
$50,000 to $74,9999115.7%
$75,000 to $99,999437.4%
$100,000 to $149,99911019.0%
$150,000 to $199,999111.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Valley Falls

The median household income in Valley Falls is $43,611, with the highest median household income of $72,917 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 167 households (28.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Valley Falls
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (2.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years169 (29.1%)$53,125
45 to 64 Years167 (28.8%)$72,917
65+ Years230 (39.7%)$26,741
Total580 (100.0%)$43,611

Poverty in Valley Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Falls

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of Valley Falls, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 4 females (17.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (17.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (9.3%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)7 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (18.2%)12 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.5%)7 (16.3%)
Total18 (4.4%)40 (5.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Valley Falls, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)19 (82.6%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)49 (90.7%)
18 to 24 Years28 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years62 (100.0%)90 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)44 (86.3%)
45 to 54 Years91 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years54 (81.8%)94 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (93.9%)167 (100.0%)
75 Years and over19 (90.5%)36 (83.7%)
Total387 (95.6%)677 (94.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valley Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valley Falls
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valley Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valley Falls
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (11.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valley Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valley Falls
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (7.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Valley Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Valley Falls

Among the 555 employed individuals in Valley Falls, private company employees (292 | 52.6%), local government employees (89 | 16.0%), and state government employees (63 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Valley Falls
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29252.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)366.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations5810.4%
Local Government Employees8916.0%
State Government Employees6311.4%
Federal Government Employees112.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total555100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Valley Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Valley Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,043), 55.2% or 576 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 16 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years28 (75.7%)7 (25.0%)
25 to 29 Years107 (96.4%)5 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years87 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years137 (82.5%)4 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years60 (53.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years52 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (55.2%)16 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls

According to labor force statistics for Valley Falls, 83.2% of individuals (489) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (588) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.4% or 147 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.7% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma147 (66.2%)6 (2.7%)
College / Associate Degree187 (92.1%)5 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher147 (97.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (83.2%)11 (1.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valley Falls are Community & Social Service (86 | 15.4%), Education Instruction & Library (55 | 9.8%), Management (33 | 5.9%), Business & Financial (32 | 5.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (28 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Valley Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valley Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Business & Financial (78.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (68.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Business & Financial7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (39.1%)14 (60.9%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (38.4%)53 (61.6%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Legal Services & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (36.4%)35 (63.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Health Technologists6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)78 (40.2%)116 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Valley Falls are Food Preparation & Serving (30 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (17 | 3.0%), and Personal Care & Service (12 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Valley Falls

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Valley Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (44.8%), and Healthcare Support (23.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (76.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)17 (19.3%)71 (80.7%)
Total (Overall)255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Valley Falls are Office & Administration (70 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (47 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Valley Falls

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
Office & Administration11 (15.7%)59 (84.3%)
Total (Category)49 (41.9%)68 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Valley Falls are Construction & Extraction (27 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Valley Falls

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
Total (Overall)255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Valley Falls are Production (62 | 11.1%), Material Moving (27 | 4.8%), and Transportation (15 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Valley Falls

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Valley Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Production42 (67.7%)20 (32.3%)
Transportation9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Material Moving21 (77.8%)6 (22.2%)
Total (Category)72 (69.2%)32 (30.8%)
Total (Overall)255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Falls

Employment Industries in Valley Falls

The major employment industries in Valley Falls include Health Care & Social Assistance (90 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (86 | 15.4%), Educational Services (85 | 15.2%), Construction (49 | 8.7%), and Retail Trade (49 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Valley Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Falls

The Valley Falls industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (91.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Falls
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction45 (91.8%)4 (8.2%)
Manufacturing70 (81.4%)16 (18.6%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (55.1%)22 (44.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Educational Services44 (51.8%)41 (48.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (15.6%)76 (84.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Public Administration4 (8.3%)44 (91.7%)
Total255 (45.5%)305 (54.5%)

Education in Valley Falls

School Enrollment in Valley Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 212 students in Valley Falls are high school (97 | 45.8%), college / undergraduate (46 | 21.7%), and elementary school (39 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Valley Falls
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3918.4%
Middle School219.9%
High School9745.8%
College / Undergraduate4621.7%
Graduate / Professional94.3%
Total212100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valley Falls

Out of a total of 212 students who are enrolled in schools in Valley Falls, 25 (11.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 187 (88.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (35.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 92 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valley Falls
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old25 (64.1%)14 (35.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
35 Years and over8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total187 (88.2%)25 (11.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valley Falls

Business (53 | 24.5%), education (52 | 24.1%), social sciences (26 | 12.0%), arts & humanities (26 | 12.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 216 individuals in Valley Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valley Falls
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural167.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology136.0%
Social Sciences2612.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology94.2%
Business5324.5%
Education5224.1%
Literature & Languages52.3%
Liberal Arts & History73.2%
Visual & Performing Arts52.3%
Communications41.8%
Arts & Humanities2612.0%
Total216100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Valley Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valley Falls

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Valley Falls are males with 3 vehicles (94, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (91, making up 31.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valley Falls
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle29 (11.4%)94 (31.3%)
2 Vehicles89 (34.9%)69 (23.0%)
3 Vehicles94 (36.9%)91 (30.3%)
4 Vehicles20 (7.8%)27 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (9.0%)19 (6.3%)
Total255 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Valley Falls

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Valley Falls are 30 to 34 minutes (105 commuters, 20.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (95 commuters, 18.8%), and 40 to 44 minutes (74 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Valley Falls
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6613.0%
5 to 9 Minutes9518.8%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes407.9%
20 to 24 Minutes81.6%
25 to 29 Minutes71.4%
30 to 34 Minutes10520.7%
35 to 39 Minutes5410.7%
40 to 44 Minutes7414.6%
45 to 59 Minutes407.9%
60 to 89 Minutes122.4%
90 or more Minutes51.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Valley Falls

The most common commute times in Valley Falls are 30 to 34 minutes (71 commuters, 29.7%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (49 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Valley Falls
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (8.0%)47 (17.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes58 (24.3%)37 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes26 (10.9%)14 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes71 (29.7%)34 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (5.9%)40 (15.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes25 (10.5%)49 (18.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes6 (2.5%)34 (12.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valley Falls

The most frequent times of departure to work in Valley Falls are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (67, 28.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (61, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valley Falls
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM40 (16.7%)16 (6.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (13.0%)25 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (5.0%)27 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM24 (10.0%)32 (12.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM67 (28.0%)29 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15 (6.3%)61 (22.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (5.0%)10 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (2.1%)4 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (4.2%)36 (13.5%)
Total239 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Valley Falls

Of the total 580 dwellings in Valley Falls, owner-occupied units account for 325 (56.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 255 (44.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Valley Falls
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32556.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25544.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units580100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Household Size in Valley Falls
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25243.4%
2-Person Household18832.4%
3-Person Household7813.5%
4+ Person Household6210.7%
Total Housing Units580100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valley Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household65 (25.8%)187 (74.2%)
2-Person Household140 (74.5%)48 (25.5%)
3-Person Household65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)
4+ Person Household55 (88.7%)7 (11.3%)
Total Housing Units325 (56.0%)255 (44.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valley Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
High School Diploma97 (63.0%)57 (37.0%)
College/Associate Degree114 (46.0%)134 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher98 (67.6%)47 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valley Falls
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11820.3%
35 to 44 Years6511.2%
45 to 54 Years8314.3%
55 to 64 Years8414.5%
65 to 74 Years18031.0%
75 to 84 Years223.8%
85 Years and Over284.8%
Total580100.0%

Housing Finances in Valley Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Valley Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Valley Falls
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied325 (56.0%)$72,438
Renter-Occupied255 (44.0%)$26,331
Average580 (100.0%)$43,611

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valley Falls

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valley Falls
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)15 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)22 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (1.8%)9 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (2.1%)12 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (6.8%)145 (56.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (16.6%)29 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99977 (23.7%)14 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999105 (32.3%)5 (2.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valley Falls

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valley Falls
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30023 (7.1%)19 (7.4%)
$300 to $49957 (17.5%)17 (6.7%)
$500 to $79971 (21.8%)138 (54.1%)
$800 to $99924 (7.4%)17 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499112 (34.5%)50 (19.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49924 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)5 (2.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Valley Falls

Housing Structures in Valley Falls

Housing Structures in Valley Falls
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached40970.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments13823.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments81.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments193.3%
Mobile Home / Other61.0%
Total580100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valley Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valley Falls
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached324 (79.2%)85 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1 (0.7%)137 (99.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total325 (56.0%)255 (44.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valley Falls

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valley Falls
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (5.5%)23 (9.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms49 (15.1%)168 (65.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms129 (39.7%)15 (5.9%)
8 or more Rooms129 (39.7%)49 (19.2%)
Total325 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valley Falls

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valley Falls
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas249 (76.6%)97 (38.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.9%)4 (1.6%)
Electricity69 (21.2%)154 (60.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Valley Falls

Household Vehicle Usage in Valley Falls
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)144 (56.5%)
1 Vehicle66 (20.3%)90 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles121 (37.2%)18 (7.1%)
3 or more Vehicles138 (42.5%)3 (1.2%)
Total325 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Valley Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Valley Falls

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units142183
Median Property Value$96,700$130,500
Median Household Income$53,250$9
Monthly Housing Costs$476$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,903$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (31.0%)10 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99929 (20.4%)43 (23.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99966 (46.5%)130 (71.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total142 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99913 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (26.1%)4 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (15.5%)17 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (15.5%)55 (30.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99928 (19.7%)21 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.4%)77 (42.1%)
Total142 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valley Falls

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valley Falls
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x73 (51.4%)88,472 (48,345.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x33 (23.2%)149 (81.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x15 (10.6%)26 (14.2%)
4.0x or more21 (14.8%)8 (4.4%)
Total142 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valley Falls
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80025 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (15.5%)15 (8.2%)
$800 to $1,49976 (53.5%)48 (26.2%)
Total142 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Valley Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years52 (73.2%)19 (26.8%)
6 to 18 Years136 (88.3%)18 (11.7%)
19 to 25 Years50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)
26 to 34 Years115 (79.3%)30 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years133 (84.7%)24 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years169 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,000 (89.1%)122 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valley Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valley Falls
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born52 (73.2%)19 (26.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen136 (88.3%)18 (11.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valley Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valley Falls
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00095 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999344 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (66.0%)64 (34.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over322 (87.0%)48 (13.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Falls

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 627 (38.0%)30 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years39 (25.3%)100 (64.9%)
19 to 25 Years3 (4.5%)50 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years43 (29.7%)76 (52.4%)
35 to 44 Years4 (4.3%)77 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)133 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years22 (12.8%)147 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years200 (100.0%)150 (75.0%)
75 Years and over64 (100.0%)40 (62.5%)
Total402 (35.8%)803 (71.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valley Falls

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valley Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (13.6%)25 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (21.2%)114 (68.3%)
75 Years and over13 (61.9%)16 (37.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Valley Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Valley Falls: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (28.6%)10 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Valley Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.1%)112 (67.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Valley Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (19.1%)7 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Valley Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.1%)114 (68.3%)
75 Years and over4 (19.1%)10 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Valley Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.5%)1 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
75 Years and over4 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Valley Falls

Computing Device Access in Valley Falls

Computing Device Access in Valley Falls
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30252.1%
Smartphone38366.0%
Tablet25944.7%
No Computing Device16728.8%
Total580100.0%

Internet Access in Valley Falls

Internet Access in Valley Falls
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet40.7%
Broadband Home29050.0%
Cellular Data Only6611.4%
Satellite Internet12922.2%
No Internet10117.4%
Total580100.0%

Valley Falls Summary

Valley Falls, Kansas is a small city located in Jefferson County, Kansas. It is situated on the banks of the Kansas River, and is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Valley Falls was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after the nearby falls on the Kansas River. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of natural resources, including timber, limestone, and coal. The city was incorporated in 1857.
In the late 19th century, Valley Falls was a thriving industrial center. The city was home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a woolen mill. The city also had a large number of saloons and brothels.
In the early 20th century, the city's economy shifted from industry to agriculture. The city became a center for grain production, and the surrounding area was used for cattle ranching.

Geography

Valley Falls is located in northeastern Kansas, about 25 miles south of Topeka. The city is situated on the banks of the Kansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land.

Climate

Valley Falls has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is 36 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,420.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

Economy

Valley Falls is a small, rural community with a largely agricultural economy. The city is home to several grain elevators, and the surrounding area is used for cattle ranching. The city also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The city is also home to a small manufacturing plant.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Valley Falls?
Total Population of Valley Falls is 1,192.
What is the Total Male Population of Valley Falls?
Total Male Population of Valley Falls is 415.
What is the Total Female Population of Valley Falls?
Total Female Population of Valley Falls is 777.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Valley Falls?
There are 53.41 Males per 100 Females in Valley Falls.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Valley Falls?
There are 187.23 Females per 100 Males in Valley Falls.
What is the Median Population Age in Valley Falls?
Median Population Age in Valley Falls is 48.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Valley Falls
Average Family Size in Valley Falls is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Valley Falls
Average Household Size in Valley Falls is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Valley Falls?
Per Capita income in Valley Falls is $29,253.
What is the Median Family Income in Valley Falls?
Median Family Income in Valley Falls is $72,188.
What is the Median Household income in Valley Falls?
Median Household Income in Valley Falls is $43,611.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Valley Falls?
Income or Wage Gap in Valley Falls is 30.2%.
Women in Valley Falls earn 69.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Valley Falls?
Inequality or Gini Index in Valley Falls is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Valley Falls?
There are 576 People in the Labor Forcein in Valley Falls.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Valley Falls?
55.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Valley Falls.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Valley Falls?
Unemployment Rate in Valley Falls is 2.8%.