River Falls, WI

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in River Falls

Sterling Ponds Corporate Park

Cedar-St. Croix / Saint Croix Riviera

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of River Falls

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.9%

Households with Children

28.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,535

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 13.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 40.2%
Working Age (35-54): 21.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.5%
High School / GED: 20.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.1%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.0%
Living Alone: 41.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.5%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 26.2%
Not Enrolled: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources