Census-designated place · Rhode Island
Valley Falls, Rhode Island
Valley Falls, census-designated place, in Providence County, Rhode Island. Valley Falls had 12,657 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,206). GEOID 4472500.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,657
±1,206 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 12,094
Median household income
$92,901
±$16,675 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$375,200
±$19,088 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,362
±$142 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Valley Falls and what county is it in?
Valley Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Providence County, Rhode Island. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 3,409 residents per square mile in 2020.
Valley Falls is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Valley Falls lies entirely within Cumberland, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Valley Falls, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Valley Falls's population at 12,657 (±1,206). The 2020 Census counted 12,094 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Valley Falls is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,657 ±1,206 | 664,854 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,897 ±431 | 259,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.20 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,114 ±413 | 277,740 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Valley Falls?
The median resident of Valley Falls is 41.7 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.2%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 ±3.5 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±4.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±3.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±3.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±4.5 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6% ±6.4 pts | 56.5% | −10.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±4.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±3.9 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.7% ±5.9 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±2.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±5.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4% ±3.4 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.1% ±4.1 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±7.6 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Valley Falls earn?
Half of Valley Falls's 4,897 households earn less than $92,901 a year (±$16,675), against $78,787 in Providence County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $102,258 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,901 ±$16,675 | $78,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,548 ±$7,578 | $103,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,454 ±$3,966 | $41,523 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±2.2 pts | 13.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±4.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±5.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±3.4 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0% ±3.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Valley Falls?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Valley Falls's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $375,200 by its owner (±$19,088). The median renter pays $1,362 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $375,200 ±$19,088 | $373,600 | +$81,064 |
| Median gross rent | $1,362 ±$142 | $1,312 | +$284 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7% ±17.9 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,986 ±$139 | $2,152 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8% ±5.5 pts | 56.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.2% ±5.5 pts | 43.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,114 ±413 | 277,740 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±5.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.5% ±5.5 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.5% ±6.4 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Valley Falls work and get to work?
68.1% of Valley Falls's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.0% ±4.7 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1% ±5.8 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.4% ±6.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±4.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±1.9 | 25.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Valley Falls?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Valley Falls, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,113 (Tract 112) to $118,418 (Tract 113.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 112Providence County | 6,334 | $74,113 |
| Tract 113.02Providence County | 4,618 | $118,418 |
| Tract 113.01Providence County | 4,357 | $112,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Valley Falls) · Census block assignment files
How does Valley Falls compare with other places in Rhode Island?
Valley Falls ranks 41st of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 29th | 57 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 57 |
| Median household income | 41st | 57 |
| Per capita income | 50th | 57 |
| Median home value | 41st | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 57 |
| Median age | 44th | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st | 56 |
| Work from home | 43rd | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 57 |
Valley Falls's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Valley Falls?
16 of the 57 figures for Valley Falls on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Valley Falls are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.