Great Falls, VA

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Great Falls Overview

14,968
TOTAL POPULATION
7,657
MALE POPULATION
7,311
FEMALE POPULATION
104.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$125,391
PER CAPITA INCOME
$250,001
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$250,001
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,746
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,330
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Great Falls Zip Codes

Great Falls Area Codes

Race in Great Falls

The most populous races in Great Falls are White / Caucasian (9,944 | 66.4%), Asian (3,700 | 24.7%), and Two or more Races (779 | 5.2%).
Race in Great Falls
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,70024.7%
Black / African American1581.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.0%
Hispanic or Latino5673.8%
Native / Alaskan20.0%
White / Caucasian9,94466.4%
Two or more Races7795.2%
Some other Race3812.5%
Total14,968100.0%

Ancestry in Great Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Great Falls are English (2,439 | 16.3%), German (2,040 | 13.6%), Irish (1,874 | 12.5%), Thai (1,686 | 11.3%), and Indian (Asian) (1,133 | 7.6%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Great Falls residents.
Ancestry in Great Falls
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian1100.7%
American6294.2%
Apache20.0%
Arab2171.5%
Argentinean130.1%
Armenian990.7%
Austrian360.2%
Basque90.1%
Belgian610.4%
Bhutanese400.3%
Bolivian170.1%
Brazilian430.3%
British2341.6%
Burmese6714.5%
Canadian550.4%
Central American300.2%
Cherokee80.1%
Chilean320.2%
Colombian100.1%
Costa Rican210.1%
Croatian270.2%
Cuban420.3%
Czech520.4%
Danish820.5%
Dominican200.1%
Dutch1000.7%
Eastern European1761.2%
Egyptian160.1%
English2,43916.3%
Ethiopian130.1%
European2481.7%
Filipino870.6%
Finnish90.1%
French1601.1%
French Canadian520.4%
German2,04013.6%
Greek2181.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro360.2%
Guyanese210.1%
Hungarian1180.8%
Indian (Asian)1,1337.6%
Iranian7144.8%
Irish1,87412.5%
Israeli130.1%
Italian9716.5%
Korean380.3%
Latvian520.4%
Lebanese180.1%
Lithuanian180.1%
Maltese290.2%
Mexican1941.3%
Mongolian100.1%
Northern European100.1%
Norwegian1320.9%
Peruvian770.5%
Polish3532.4%
Portuguese120.1%
Puerto Rican510.3%
Romanian820.5%
Russian830.5%
Salvadoran90.1%
Scandinavian1441.0%
Scotch-Irish2351.6%
Scottish2611.7%
Serbian100.1%
Slavic100.1%
Slovak460.3%
South African50.0%
South American1801.2%
South American Indian100.1%
Spaniard240.2%
Sri Lankan1811.2%
Subsaharan African400.3%
Swedish1781.2%
Swiss400.3%
Syrian500.3%
Thai1,68611.3%
Turkish90.1%
Ukrainian110.1%
Venezuelan310.2%
Vietnamese210.1%
Welsh1310.9%
West Indian50.0%
Yugoslavian90.1%
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Immigrants in Great Falls

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Great Falls came from Asia (2,798 | 18.7%), South Central Asia (1,423 | 9.5%), Eastern Asia (1,079 | 7.2%), India (856 | 5.7%), and China (722 | 4.8%), together accounting for 46.0% of all Great Falls residents.
Immigrants in Great Falls
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa770.5%
Albania670.4%
Argentina130.1%
Asia2,79818.7%
Austria360.2%
Bangladesh50.0%
Bolivia50.0%
Brazil380.3%
Cameroon220.2%
Canada420.3%
Caribbean360.2%
Central America1100.7%
Chile140.1%
China7224.8%
Costa Rica210.1%
Croatia90.1%
Dominican Republic200.1%
Eastern Africa240.2%
Eastern Asia1,0797.2%
Eastern Europe1851.2%
Egypt160.1%
England390.3%
Ethiopia50.0%
Europe4192.8%
Germany180.1%
Greece540.4%
Guatemala110.1%
Hong Kong270.2%
Hungary80.1%
India8565.7%
Indonesia110.1%
Iran4843.2%
Iraq440.3%
Italy100.1%
Japan90.1%
Korea3482.3%
Latin America3242.2%
Lebanon110.1%
Malaysia100.1%
Mexico780.5%
Middle Africa220.2%
Nepal110.1%
Northern Africa260.2%
Northern Europe1080.7%
Pakistan580.4%
Peru960.6%
Philippines80.1%
Poland350.2%
Romania170.1%
Russia110.1%
Serbia100.1%
Singapore110.1%
South Africa50.0%
South America1781.2%
South Central Asia1,4239.5%
South Eastern Asia1871.3%
Southern Europe720.5%
Spain80.1%
Syria130.1%
Taiwan1150.8%
Trinidad and Tobago70.1%
Turkey110.1%
Uganda90.1%
Ukraine90.1%
Uzbekistan90.1%
Venezuela120.1%
Vietnam1471.0%
Western Asia1090.7%
Western Europe540.4%
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Sex and Age in Great Falls

Sex and Age in Great Falls

The most populous age groups in Great Falls are 60 to 64 Years (660 | 8.6%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (726 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Great Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years370 (4.8%)248 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years475 (6.2%)545 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years596 (7.8%)496 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years550 (7.2%)479 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years370 (4.8%)228 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years315 (4.1%)248 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years141 (1.8%)158 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Years270 (3.5%)306 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years375 (4.9%)517 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years618 (8.1%)726 (9.9%)
50 to 54 Years630 (8.2%)552 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years586 (7.6%)652 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years660 (8.6%)557 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years495 (6.5%)473 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years508 (6.6%)361 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years312 (4.1%)412 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years246 (3.2%)225 (3.1%)
85 Years and over140 (1.8%)128 (1.8%)
Total7,657 (100.0%)7,311 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Great Falls

Median Family Size in Great Falls

The median family size in Great Falls is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,195 | 93.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (108 | 2.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Great Falls
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,195 (93.7%)3.13
Single Male/Father108 (2.4%)2.97
Single Female/Mother174 (3.9%)3.07
Total Families4,477 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Great Falls

The median household size in Great Falls is 2.98 persons per household, with single female/mother households (174 | 3.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (542 | 10.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Great Falls
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,195 (83.6%)3.19
Single Male/Father108 (2.1%)3.21
Single Female/Mother174 (3.5%)3.22
Non-family542 (10.8%)1.28
Total Households5,019 (100.0%)2.98

Household Size by Marriage Status in Great Falls

Out of a total of 5,019 households in Great Falls, 4,477 (89.2%) are family households, while 542 (10.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,997, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 434.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Great Falls
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-434 (8.6%)
2-Person Households1,997 (39.8%)92 (1.8%)
3-Person Households985 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households847 (16.9%)16 (0.3%)
5-Person Households479 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households105 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households64 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,477 (89.2%)542 (10.8%)

Female Fertility in Great Falls

Fertility by Age in Great Falls

Average fertility rate in Great Falls is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 84.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Great Falls
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (15.8%)14.0
35 to 50 years48 (84.2%)29.0
Total57 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Great Falls

82.5% of women with births (57) in Great Falls are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.8% 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 Great Falls
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years38 (79.2%)10 (20.8%)
Total47 (82.5%)10 (17.5%)

Fertility by Education in Great Falls

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Great Falls
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (15.8%)9.0
Graduate Degree48 (84.2%)51.0
Total57 (100.0%)21.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Great Falls

17.5% of women with births in Great Falls are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 20.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Great Falls
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree38 (79.2%)10 (20.8%)
Total47 (82.5%)10 (17.5%)

Income in Great Falls

Income Overview in Great Falls

Per Capita Income in Great Falls is $125,391, while median incomes of families and households are $250,001 and $250,001 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,968$125,391
Median Family Income4,477$250,001
Mean Family Income4,477$386,214
Median Household Income5,019$250,001
Mean Household Income5,019$373,735
Income Deficit4,477$7,746
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,96848.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,96851.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,9680.44

Earnings by Sex in Great Falls

Average Earnings in Great Falls are $115,208, $144,256 for men and $74,651 for women, a difference of 48.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Great Falls
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,397 (55.0%)$144,256
Female3,594 (45.0%)$74,651
Total7,991 (100.0%)$115,208

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Great Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Great Falls are $100,000+ for men (2,941 | 66.9%) and $100,000+ for women (1,446 | 40.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Great Falls
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less177 (4.0%)272 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99947 (1.1%)217 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49979 (1.8%)100 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99967 (1.5%)59 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49932 (0.7%)92 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99929 (0.7%)35 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49949 (1.1%)18 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (0.2%)56 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49961 (1.4%)67 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99971 (1.6%)92 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99978 (1.8%)74 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99940 (0.9%)120 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99966 (1.5%)70 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99985 (1.9%)84 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99929 (0.7%)75 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99969 (1.6%)66 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99977 (1.8%)101 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999128 (2.9%)205 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999262 (6.0%)345 (9.6%)
$100,000+2,941 (66.9%)1,446 (40.2%)
Total4,397 (100.0%)3,594 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Great Falls

Average earnings in Great Falls are $154,104 for men and $87,750 for women, a difference of 43.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $174,583, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $69,286. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $125,875, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $50,598.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Great Falls
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$69,286$0
College or Associate's Degree$72,188$50,598
Bachelor's Degree$144,911$83,783
Graduate Degree$174,583$125,875
Total$154,104$87,750

Family Income in Great Falls

Family Income Brackets in Great Falls

According to the Great Falls family income data, there are 3,277 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 73.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Great Falls
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999270.6%
$15,000 to $24,999310.7%
$25,000 to $34,999400.9%
$35,000 to $49,999541.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991122.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991032.3%
$100,000 to $149,99950611.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993227.2%
$200,000+3,27773.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Great Falls

3-person families (980 | 21.9%) account for the highest median family income in Great Falls with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (2,058 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $123,728 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Great Falls
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,058 (46.0%)$247,455
3-Person Families980 (21.9%)$250,001
4-Person Families856 (19.1%)$250,001
5-Person Families427 (9.5%)$250,001
6-Person Families92 (2.1%)$250,001
7+ Person Families64 (1.4%)$0
Total4,477 (100.0%)$250,001

Family Income by Number of Earners in Great Falls

The median family income in Great Falls is $250,001, with families comprising 2 earners (2,122) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (508) have the lowest median family income of $177,250, accounting for 47.4% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Great Falls
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners508 (11.4%)$177,250
1 Earner1,298 (29.0%)$242,969
2 Earners2,122 (47.4%)$250,001
3+ Earners549 (12.3%)$250,001
Total4,477 (100.0%)$250,001

Household Income in Great Falls

Household Income Brackets in Great Falls

With 3,483 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Great Falls, accounting for 69.4% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (0.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Great Falls
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000200.4%
$10,000 to $14,999250.5%
$15,000 to $24,999300.6%
$25,000 to $34,999651.3%
$35,000 to $49,999901.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991362.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991412.8%
$100,000 to $149,99965213.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993767.5%
$200,000+3,48369.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Great Falls

The median household income in Great Falls is $250,001, with the highest median household income of $250,001 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 813 households (16.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Great Falls
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years813 (16.2%)$250,001
45 to 64 Years2,438 (48.6%)$250,001
65+ Years1,768 (35.2%)$218,750
Total5,019 (100.0%)$250,001

Poverty in Great Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Great Falls

With 2.1% poverty level for males and 2.5% for females among the residents of Great Falls, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (4.2%) and 21 females (6.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Great Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (2.9%)16 (6.1%)
18 to 24 Years23 (4.2%)21 (6.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)14 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years13 (1.0%)29 (2.3%)
55 to 64 Years27 (2.2%)30 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years29 (2.9%)11 (1.3%)
75 Years and over29 (4.2%)38 (5.0%)
Total158 (2.1%)182 (2.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Great Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Great 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 Great Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years370 (100.0%)248 (100.0%)
5 Years159 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years570 (96.8%)672 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years296 (96.1%)305 (100.0%)
15 Years167 (100.0%)133 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years203 (97.1%)244 (93.9%)
18 to 24 Years521 (95.8%)293 (93.3%)
25 to 34 Years456 (100.0%)383 (94.3%)
35 to 44 Years645 (100.0%)809 (98.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,235 (99.0%)1,249 (97.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,219 (97.8%)1,179 (97.5%)
65 to 74 Years974 (97.1%)823 (98.7%)
75 Years and over669 (95.9%)727 (95.0%)
Total7,484 (97.9%)7,115 (97.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Great Falls

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Great Falls show that 1.4% or 59 of the total 4,195 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Great Falls
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,576 (98.6%)37 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,167 (98.2%)22 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children393 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,136 (98.6%)59 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Great Falls

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

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Great Falls
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children22 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Great Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Great Falls

Among the 6,985 employed individuals in Great Falls, private company employees (3,951 | 56.6%), self-employed (incorporated) (831 | 11.9%), and federal government employees (821 | 11.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Great Falls
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,95156.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)83111.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4786.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations5728.2%
Local Government Employees2794.0%
State Government Employees530.8%
Federal Government Employees82111.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total6,985100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Great Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Great Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,938), 61.4% or 7,330 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 242 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.7% or 289 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.7% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Great Falls
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years154 (21.1%)9 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years362 (60.5%)46 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Years464 (82.4%)5 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years289 (96.7%)16 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,249 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,076 (82.2%)56 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,011 (81.7%)29 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years809 (66.5%)18 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years722 (39.3%)60 (8.3%)
75 Years and over193 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,330 (61.4%)242 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Great Falls

According to labor force statistics for Great Falls, 80.7% of individuals (5,900) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,311) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 124 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.5% or 501 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.3% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Great Falls
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma185 (73.7%)61 (24.3%)
College / Associate Degree501 (84.5%)9 (1.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,208 (81.1%)90 (1.4%)
Total5,900 (80.7%)154 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Great Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Great Falls are Management (1,793 | 25.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,089 | 15.4%), Business & Financial (1,046 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (992 | 14.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (757 | 10.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Great Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Great Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.8%), Legal Services & Support (67.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (87.1%), Education, Arts & Media (76.4%), and Community & Social Service (60.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Great Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,076 (60.0%)717 (40.0%)
Business & Financial620 (59.3%)426 (40.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science677 (62.2%)412 (37.8%)
Computers & Mathematics425 (56.1%)332 (43.9%)
Architecture & Engineering177 (90.8%)18 (9.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science75 (54.7%)62 (45.3%)
Community & Social Service 390 (39.3%)602 (60.7%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (23.6%)68 (76.4%)
Legal Services & Support213 (67.8%)101 (32.2%)
Education Instruction & Library54 (12.9%)366 (87.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating214 (49.1%)222 (50.9%)
Health Technologists186 (46.6%)213 (53.4%)
Total (Category)2,977 (55.6%)2,379 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Great Falls are Security & Protection (120 | 1.7%), Personal Care & Service (108 | 1.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (82 | 1.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (78 | 1.1%), and Healthcare Support (48 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Great Falls

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Great Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (54.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (80.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (70.5%), and Healthcare Support (52.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Great Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Security & Protection65 (54.2%)55 (45.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention23 (29.5%)55 (70.5%)
Law Enforcement42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving40 (48.8%)42 (51.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service21 (19.4%)87 (80.6%)
Total (Category)195 (48.3%)209 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Great Falls are Sales & Related (607 | 8.6%), and Office & Administration (418 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Great Falls

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Great Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related458 (75.4%)149 (24.5%)
Office & Administration137 (32.8%)281 (67.2%)
Total (Category)595 (58.1%)430 (41.9%)
Total (Overall)3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Great Falls are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (46 | 0.6%), and Construction & Extraction (39 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Great Falls

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Great Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Great Falls are Transportation (95 | 1.3%), Production (60 | 0.9%), and Material Moving (30 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Great Falls

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Great Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Transportation87 (91.6%)8 (8.4%)
Material Moving17 (56.7%)13 (43.3%)
Total (Category)137 (74.1%)48 (26.0%)
Total (Overall)3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Great Falls

Employment Industries in Great Falls

The major employment industries in Great Falls include Professional & Scientific (2,357 | 33.4%), Public Administration (687 | 9.7%), Finance & Insurance (665 | 9.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (603 | 8.6%), and Educational Services (497 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Great Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Great Falls

The Great Falls industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (81.3%), Wholesale Trade (72.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (64.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Great Falls
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction146 (76.0%)46 (24.0%)
Manufacturing147 (65.3%)78 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Retail Trade122 (55.4%)98 (44.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing77 (80.2%)19 (19.8%)
Utilities16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information217 (57.9%)158 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance374 (56.2%)291 (43.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing200 (76.6%)61 (23.4%)
Professional & Scientific1,513 (64.2%)844 (35.8%)
Enterprise Management34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support83 (64.8%)45 (35.2%)
Educational Services93 (18.7%)404 (81.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance217 (36.0%)386 (64.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation140 (60.3%)92 (39.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services76 (55.9%)60 (44.1%)
Public Administration348 (50.7%)339 (49.3%)
Total3,989 (56.5%)3,066 (43.5%)

Education in Great Falls

School Enrollment in Great Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,863 students in Great Falls are high school (968 | 25.1%), elementary school (842 | 21.8%), and middle school (795 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Great Falls
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2275.9%
Kindergarten1624.2%
Elementary School84221.8%
Middle School79520.6%
High School96825.1%
College / Undergraduate51613.4%
Graduate / Professional3539.1%
Total3,863100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Great Falls

Out of a total of 3,863 students who are enrolled in schools in Great Falls, 900 (23.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,963 (76.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 111 (77.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 209 (92.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Great Falls
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds33 (22.9%)111 (77.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old764 (77.9%)217 (22.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds880 (83.3%)176 (16.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds588 (81.9%)130 (18.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds209 (92.5%)17 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds260 (72.0%)101 (28.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds145 (80.1%)36 (19.9%)
35 Years and over85 (43.4%)111 (56.6%)
Total2,963 (76.7%)900 (23.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Great Falls

Business (2,069 | 21.3%), social sciences (1,631 | 16.8%), engineering (1,268 | 13.0%), computers & mathematics (855 | 8.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (593 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 9,733 individuals in Great Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Great Falls
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8558.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5936.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4254.4%
Psychology3203.3%
Social Sciences1,63116.8%
Engineering1,26813.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.3%
Science & Technology5005.1%
Business2,06921.3%
Education3053.1%
Literature & Languages5565.7%
Liberal Arts & History5095.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1992.0%
Communications2322.4%
Arts & Humanities2402.5%
Total9,733100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Great Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Great Falls

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Great Falls are males with 3 vehicles (1,643, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (1,074, making up 54.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Great Falls
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle61 (1.5%)67 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle193 (4.9%)216 (7.2%)
2 Vehicles1,377 (34.7%)1,142 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles1,643 (41.4%)1,074 (35.6%)
4 Vehicles430 (10.8%)300 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles264 (6.7%)218 (7.2%)
Total3,968 (100.0%)3,017 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Great Falls

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Great Falls are 45 to 59 minutes (755 commuters, 16.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (746 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (630 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Great Falls
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes551.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1142.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1232.7%
15 to 19 Minutes54512.1%
20 to 24 Minutes63014.0%
25 to 29 Minutes2746.1%
30 to 34 Minutes74616.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1673.7%
40 to 44 Minutes4309.5%
45 to 59 Minutes75516.7%
60 to 89 Minutes60013.3%
90 or more Minutes721.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Great Falls

The most common commute times in Great Falls are 30 to 34 minutes (486 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (342 commuters, 17.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Great Falls
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes55 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes65 (2.5%)49 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes49 (1.9%)74 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes235 (9.2%)310 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes288 (11.3%)342 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes141 (5.5%)133 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes486 (19.0%)260 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes97 (3.8%)70 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes227 (8.9%)203 (10.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes424 (16.6%)331 (16.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes424 (16.6%)176 (9.0%)
90 or more Minutes61 (2.4%)11 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Great Falls

The most frequent times of departure to work in Great Falls are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (469, 18.4%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (400, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Great Falls
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (0.7%)30 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM61 (2.4%)8 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM67 (2.6%)38 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM251 (9.8%)71 (3.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM278 (10.9%)61 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM381 (14.9%)365 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM281 (11.0%)169 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM469 (18.4%)291 (14.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM341 (13.4%)261 (13.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM209 (8.2%)400 (20.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM86 (3.4%)146 (7.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM29 (1.1%)58 (3.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM62 (2.4%)26 (1.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (0.7%)35 (1.8%)
Total2,552 (100.0%)1,959 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Great Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Great Falls

Of the total 5,019 dwellings in Great Falls, owner-occupied units account for 4,758 (94.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 261 (5.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Great Falls
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,75894.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2615.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,019100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Great Falls

Occupancy by Household Size in Great Falls
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4348.6%
2-Person Household2,08941.6%
3-Person Household98519.6%
4+ Person Household1,51130.1%
Total Housing Units5,019100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Great Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Great Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household404 (93.1%)30 (6.9%)
2-Person Household1,942 (93.0%)147 (7.0%)
3-Person Household962 (97.7%)23 (2.3%)
4+ Person Household1,450 (96.0%)61 (4.0%)
Total Housing Units4,758 (94.8%)261 (5.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Great Falls

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Great Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School48 (81.4%)11 (18.6%)
High School Diploma41 (82.0%)9 (18.0%)
College/Associate Degree287 (88.6%)37 (11.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,382 (95.6%)204 (4.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Great Falls

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Great Falls
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1362.7%
35 to 44 Years67713.5%
45 to 54 Years1,23624.6%
55 to 64 Years1,20223.9%
65 to 74 Years1,06221.2%
75 to 84 Years59811.9%
85 Years and Over1082.1%
Total5,019100.0%

Housing Finances in Great Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Great Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Great Falls
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,758 (94.8%)$250,001
Renter-Occupied261 (5.2%)$171,094
Average5,019 (100.0%)$250,001

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Great Falls

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Great Falls
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (0.2%)11 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99963 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (1.5%)17 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999125 (2.6%)10 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (2.2%)35 (13.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999615 (12.9%)37 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more3,710 (78.0%)151 (57.9%)
Total4,758 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Great Falls

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Great Falls
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30038 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49969 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99946 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499635 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999432 (9.1%)13 (5.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499272 (5.7%)13 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999298 (6.3%)55 (21.1%)
$3,000 or more2,968 (62.4%)104 (39.9%)
Total4,758 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Great Falls

Housing Structures in Great Falls

Housing Structures in Great Falls
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,98099.2%
Single Unit, Attached200.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other190.4%
Total5,019100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Great Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Great Falls
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,739 (95.2%)241 (4.8%)
Single Unit, Attached9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Total4,758 (94.8%)261 (5.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Great Falls

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Great Falls
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms288 (6.0%)31 (11.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms371 (7.8%)25 (9.6%)
8 or more Rooms4,070 (85.5%)205 (78.5%)
Total4,758 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Great Falls

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Great Falls
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,052 (43.1%)73 (28.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas391 (8.2%)13 (5.0%)
Electricity1,911 (40.2%)147 (56.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene357 (7.5%)9 (3.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels47 (1.0%)9 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (3.8%)
Total4,758 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Great Falls

Household Vehicle Usage in Great Falls
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle79 (1.7%)33 (12.6%)
1 Vehicle492 (10.3%)66 (25.3%)
2 Vehicles1,978 (41.6%)95 (36.4%)
3 or more Vehicles2,209 (46.4%)67 (25.7%)
Total4,758 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Great Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Great Falls

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,4583,300
Median Property Value$1,213,800$1,264,600
Median Household Income$224,451$2,830
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$2,896
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$73

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Great Falls

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Great Falls
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)75 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (0.6%)10 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99912 (0.8%)22 (0.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99948 (3.3%)36 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999341 (23.4%)680 (20.6%)
$1,000,000 or more1,042 (71.5%)2,477 (75.1%)
Total1,458 (100.0%)3,300 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Great Falls

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Great Falls
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (0.7%)25 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99933 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (0.7%)26 (0.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (1.8%)52 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (2.7%)46 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (5.6%)85 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999376 (25.8%)22 (0.7%)
$150,000 or more880 (60.4%)239 (7.2%)
Total1,458 (100.0%)3,300 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Great Falls

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Great Falls
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x152 (10.4%)250,001 (7,575.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x167 (11.5%)361 (10.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x141 (9.7%)663 (20.1%)
4.0x or more988 (67.8%)646 (19.6%)
Total1,458 (100.0%)3,300 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Great Falls

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Great Falls
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (0.6%)73 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,416 (97.1%)53 (1.6%)
Total1,458 (100.0%)3,300 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Great Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Great Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Great Falls
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years784 (94.8%)43 (5.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,685 (95.7%)122 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years807 (99.0%)8 (1.0%)
26 to 34 Years717 (93.1%)53 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,356 (94.7%)76 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,336 (92.5%)190 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,387 (97.2%)68 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,809 (98.5%)28 (1.5%)
75 Years and older1,452 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
Total14,333 (96.0%)599 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Great Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Great Falls
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born784 (94.8%)43 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,685 (95.7%)122 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen807 (99.0%)8 (1.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Great Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Great Falls
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000183 (85.9%)30 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999315 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999310 (94.2%)19 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over13,223 (96.0%)550 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Great Falls

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Great Falls
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)784 (94.8%)
6 to 18 Years70 (2.5%)2,631 (93.7%)
19 to 25 Years47 (5.8%)770 (94.5%)
25 to 34 Years45 (5.8%)708 (91.9%)
35 to 44 Years13 (0.9%)1,356 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years62 (2.5%)2,303 (91.2%)
55 to 64 Years53 (2.2%)2,334 (95.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,619 (88.1%)1,342 (73.1%)
75 Years and over1,367 (93.4%)1,141 (78.0%)
Total3,276 (21.9%)13,369 (89.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Great Falls

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Great Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years123 (8.5%)35 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years35 (3.5%)55 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years91 (2.9%)101 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years121 (12.1%)45 (5.4%)
75 Years and over185 (26.5%)303 (39.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Great Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Great 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 Years8 (0.8%)12 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years42 (1.3%)27 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years77 (7.7%)29 (3.5%)
75 Years and over93 (13.3%)185 (24.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Great Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (0.6%)12 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.9%)
75 Years and over11 (1.6%)18 (2.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Great Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years83 (5.7%)23 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years27 (2.7%)23 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)41 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over57 (8.2%)82 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Great Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years36 (1.1%)38 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years44 (4.4%)17 (2.0%)
75 Years and over118 (16.9%)191 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Great Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years30 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (6.3%)94 (12.3%)

Technology Access in Great Falls

Computing Device Access in Great Falls

Computing Device Access in Great Falls
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,96298.9%
Smartphone4,78795.4%
Tablet4,36987.1%
No Computing Device310.6%
Total5,019100.0%

Internet Access in Great Falls

Internet Access in Great Falls
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet230.5%
Broadband Home4,67393.1%
Cellular Data Only2525.0%
Satellite Internet2454.9%
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Great Falls Summary

Great Falls is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 15,427 at the 2010 census, an increase of 80.5% from the 2000 census. Located in Northern Virginia on the scenic Potomac River, Great Falls is an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C.

History

The area that is now Great Falls was first settled in the late 1700s by farmers and fishermen. The area was known as Forestville until the late 1800s when it was renamed Great Falls. The name was chosen to reflect the nearby Great Falls of the Potomac River, which is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the eastern United States.
The area was largely rural until the 1950s when it began to experience rapid growth due to its proximity to Washington, D.C. and the development of the Dulles Technology Corridor. The population of Great Falls has grown steadily since then, and the area is now one of the most affluent suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Geography

Great Falls is located in northern Fairfax County at 38°58′N 77°17′W (38.967, -77.283). It is bordered to the north by the Potomac River, to the east by the city of Fairfax, to the south by the city of Vienna, and to the west by the town of Herndon.
The CDP has a total area of 10.2 square miles (26.4 km2), of which 10.1 square miles (26.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.78%) is water.

Economy

Great Falls is home to a variety of businesses, including technology, finance, and professional services. The area is also home to several government contractors, including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
The median household income in Great Falls is $179,000, making it one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than the national average.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 15,427 people, 5,717 households, and 4,541 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,521.3 people per square mile (586.3/km2). There were 5,945 housing units at an average density of 586.3 per square mile (226.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
There were 5,717 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $179,000, and the median income for a family was $196,000. Males had a median income of $150,000 versus $90,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $90,000. About 2.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Great Falls?
Total Population of Great Falls is 14,968.
What is the Total Male Population of Great Falls?
Total Male Population of Great Falls is 7,657.
What is the Total Female Population of Great Falls?
Total Female Population of Great Falls is 7,311.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Great Falls?
There are 104.73 Males per 100 Females in Great Falls.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Great Falls?
There are 95.48 Females per 100 Males in Great Falls.
What is the Median Population Age in Great Falls?
Median Population Age in Great Falls is 47.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Great Falls
Average Family Size in Great Falls is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Great Falls
Average Household Size in Great Falls is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Great Falls?
Per Capita income in Great Falls is $125,391.
What is the Median Family Income in Great Falls?
Median Family Income in Great Falls is $250,001.
What is the Median Household income in Great Falls?
Median Household Income in Great Falls is $250,001.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Great Falls?
Income or Wage Gap in Great Falls is 48.3%.
Women in Great Falls earn 51.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Great Falls?
Family Income Deficit in Great Falls is $7,746.
Families that are below poverty line in Great Falls earn $7,746 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Great Falls?
Inequality or Gini Index in Great Falls is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Great Falls?
There are 7,330 People in the Labor Forcein in Great Falls.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Great Falls?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Great Falls.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Great Falls?
Unemployment Rate in Great Falls is 3.3%.