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Falkner

Mississippi · 437 residents · 5.069 sq mi
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Falkner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,846. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 225 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
+106%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
−1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1423535657769881990201020202024Falkner
2024760
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,846
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,062
+12%since 2000
from $16,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(380)
Black5.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score28.2%(123)
Diversity Score
28
+207%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falkner, Mississippi?

Falkner, Mississippi has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falkner, Mississippi?

The typical household in Falkner, Mississippi earns about $53,846 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Falkner, Mississippi?

About 19.2% 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 9.4% 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 193 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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