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Faison

North Carolina · 744 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Faison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,788. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $60,200. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

744
+7%since 1990
from 697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
859 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+2%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5947929911K1K1990201020202024Faison
2024660
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,788
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,868 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,558
+17%since 1990
from $10,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.5%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(517)
Black16.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino8%(56)
Asian2.3%(16)
Diversity Score61.9%(431)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(446)
Black14.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(514)
69
+12%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+14%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faison, North Carolina?

Faison, North Carolina has about 744 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Faison, North Carolina?

The typical household in Faison, North Carolina earns about $22,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faison, North Carolina expensive?

In Faison, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Faison, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Faison, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faison, North Carolina?

About 27.5% of people in Faison, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faison, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Faison, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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