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American Falls, Idaho

American Falls, Idaho, in Power county, is 21 miles W of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 460 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 4,111 people lived in American Falls.

The People and Families of American Falls

In American Falls, about 61% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, American Falls had a median family income of $35,435.

Political Inclinations

American Falls residents donated more money ($2,360) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

American Falls Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in American Falls are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In American Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in American Falls; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

American Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%American Falls Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%American Falls Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of American Falls, ID

Comparing American Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens35
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime44
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