Valley Falls, Kansas
Valley Falls: City in Kansas, United States
About
Valley Falls is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,192 and a population density of 592 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,152 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Valley Falls
| Population : | 1,152 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 66088 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 2.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:26:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 572 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Valley Falls is located at 39°20'36"N 95°27'37"W (39.3433300, -95.4602500).
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Official website of Valley Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Valley Falls decreased by 3.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,192 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,170 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,162 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,151 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,147 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,141 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,135 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,134 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,122 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,153 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,152 | -0.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,724 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,055 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,702 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,055 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 709 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,319 |
Valley Falls zip code is 66088.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 20087
Grass Hopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Sautrell Falls, Sautrelle Falls, Valley Falls
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,319 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,152 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $443 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $623 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,519 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,485 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,928 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 329,205 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,996 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,808 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,392 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 404 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,498 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 122,949 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 933 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,363 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 696 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,254 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 955 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 15.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 716.99 |
Schools in Valley Falls
College & universities near Valley Falls, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154712 | Benedictine College | Atchison (KS) | 66002-1499 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Valley Falls, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Valley Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Fall Post Office | Valley Falls (KS) | 66088 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Valley Falls , Rhode Island city in Kansas, United States with a population of 11,547 people.
- Valley Falls , New York human settlement in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America with a population of 452 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | 2,888 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Oskaloosa | 1,076 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| McLouth | 838 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Meriden | 776 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Ozawkie | 622 | Township in Jefferson County, Kansas |
| Nortonville | 605 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Winchester | 518 | City in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States |
| Perry | 96 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Valley Falls distances to largest Kansas cities
