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Falling Waters, WV
Census-designated place in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Population
2,183
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,736
ZIP codes
0
Falling Waters and its ZIP codes
Falling Waters at a glance
- Falling Waters is about 23 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 73rd most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $88,466 a year, 48% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,900 (31% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,320 a month.
Local data for Falling Waters, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falling Waters, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,466
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$212,900
Median rent
$1,320/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (513), Irish Americans (316), Italian Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkeley County. PPP loans are for Falling Waters.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,877
38,558 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
How people get to work
Falling Waters, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falling Waters, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
917
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
150
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falling Waters, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Falling Waters
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport, MDTown | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| Downsville, MDCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Pinesburg, MDCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Charlton, MDCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Big Spring, MDCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Kemps Mill, MDCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HedgesvilleTown | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Clear Spring, MDTown | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilson-Conococheague, MDCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Halfway, MDCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.4 |
| St. James, MDCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6 |
| Fairplay, MDCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Bakersville, MDCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Tilghmanton, MDCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Big Pool, MDCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| Mercersville, MDCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falling Waters, WV in?
- Falling Waters is in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Falling Waters, WV?
- About 2,183 people live in Falling Waters, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falling Waters?
- Nearby places include Williamsport, MD (4.2 mi), Downsville, MD (4.6 mi), Pinesburg, MD (4.6 mi), Charlton, MD (4.8 mi), Big Spring, MD (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023