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Falkner

Mississippi · 441 residents (2025 est.) · 5.069 sq mi
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Falkner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,472. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 548 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
+258%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+258%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−11%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:441 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1423535657769881990201020202024Falkner
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,472
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,860
+41%since 2000
from $16,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
+10%since 2010
from 0.288 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(203)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(654)
Black3.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(22)
Diversity Score31.5%(239)
Diversity Score
31
+243%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−27%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falkner, Mississippi?

Falkner, Mississippi has about 760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falkner, Mississippi?

The typical household in Falkner, Mississippi earns about $58,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falkner, Mississippi expensive?

In Falkner, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $100,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Falkner, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Falkner, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falkner, Mississippi?

About 7.6% of people in Falkner, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falkner, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Falkner, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 516 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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