American Falls, ID Demographics

A map of American Falls's Population by Race

American Falls, Idaho has an estimated population of 4,712, an increase from the 4,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% Hispanic, 47.2% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of American Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

American Falls is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In American Falls, that probability was 53.5% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

American Falls is ranked the 37th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). American Falls was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

American Falls's White Population

2,224 residents of American Falls, or 47.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in American Falls is significantly lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. American Falls ranks 224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of American Falls's population has decreased from 50.2% to 47.2%.

American Falls is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (26% White). American Falls is less White than neighboring Rockland (99.1% White), Arbon Valley (60.9% White), Pocatello (81% White), and Chubbuck (76.6% White).

American Falls's Black Population

33 residents of American Falls, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in American Falls is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. American Falls ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Black residents' share of American Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

American Falls is more Black than neighboring Rockland (0% Black), Arbon Valley (0.5% Black), and Chubbuck (0.4% Black). American Falls is less Black than neighboring Pocatello (1.1% Black).

American Falls's Asian Population

0 residents of American Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in American Falls is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. American Falls ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of American Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

American Falls is less Asian than neighboring Pocatello (2% Asian), and Chubbuck (1.1% Asian).

American Falls's Hispanic Population

2,304 residents of American Falls, or 48.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in American Falls is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. American Falls ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of American Falls's population has increased from 46.0% to 48.9%.

American Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockland (0% Hispanic), Arbon Valley (16% Hispanic), Pocatello (9.6% Hispanic), and Chubbuck (14.9% Hispanic). American Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (71.2% Hispanic).

American Falls's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of American Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in American Falls is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. American Falls ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of American Falls's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

American Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockland (0% Native American/Other). American Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (1.1% Native American/Other), Arbon Valley (7.1% Native American/Other), Pocatello (1.8% Native American/Other), and Chubbuck (4.7% Native American/Other).

American Falls's Multiracial Population

145 residents of American Falls, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in American Falls is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. American Falls ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of American Falls's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.1%.

American Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (1% Multiracial), Rockland (0.9% Multiracial), and Chubbuck (2.4% Multiracial). American Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Arbon Valley (15.5% Multiracial), and Pocatello (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.