Falls City, Nebraska
Falls City: City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
About
Falls City is a city located in the county of Richardson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,325 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 4,117 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Falls City
| Population : | 4,117 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Richardson County |
| Postal code : | 69355 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 8.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Capital city : | Falls City is capital of Richardson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:43:11 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 476 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -5.05% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Falls City is located at 40°3'39"N 95°36'7"W (40.0608400, -95.6019300).
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Official website of Falls City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Falls City decreased by 5.05% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,313 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,294 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,213 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,204 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,160 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,186 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,182 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,153 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,117 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,198 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,874 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,394 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,874 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 92.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 524 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
Falls City zip code is 68355.
County name: Richardson, County
fips: 31147
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $173,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,368 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $522 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $715 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,660 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,875 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,544 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 824,124 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 261,649 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,074 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,949 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,846 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 712 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 398 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 635 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 607 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 897.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.01 |
People born in Falls City (13)
People born in Falls City, including politician Dave Heineman, politician Phillip Hart Weaver, politician Arthur J. Weaver, .
List
- C. Frank Reavis (American politician (1870-1932)) he was born in 05/09/1870
- Pee Wee Erwin (American musician) he was born in 30/05/1913
- Patricia McGerr (American writer) she was born in 26/12/1917
- David Abbott (Magician and writer) he was born in 01/01/1863
- Donald Dorr (American politician) he was born in 19/06/1939
- Jim Bethke (American baseball player) he was born in 05/11/1946
- Lloyd Hahn (American middle distance runner and coach) he was born in 07/08/1898
- Lana Tisdel (American woman involved with 1993 murders) she was born in 28/05/1974
- Leonard K. Carson (American flying ace) he was born in 12/03/1923
- Elmer "Skip" Dundy he was born in 31/03/1862
Schools in Falls City
College & universities near Falls City, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155186 | Highland Community College | Highland (KS) | 66035-4165 |
| 181534 | Peru State College | Peru (NE) | 68421-0010 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Falls City, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Falls City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Falls City Post Office | Falls City (NE) | 68355 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Falls City , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,056 people.
- Falls City , Texas city of Texas, USA with a population of 689 people.
Other cities in Richardson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richardson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 796 | City in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Verdon | 161 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Rulo | 159 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Stella | 142 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Shubert | 137 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Dawson | 135 | Location in Nebraska, USA |
| Salem | 103 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Preston | 26 | Village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States |
| Barada | 22 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Falls City distances to largest Nebraska cities
