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Faison

North Carolina · 961 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 $36,739. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
+29%since 2000
from 744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5947929911K1K1990201020202024Faison
2024660
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,739
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,876
+42%since 2000
from $12,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(446)
Black14.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(514)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(458)
Black12.8%(123)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(370)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score76.6%(736)
Diversity Score
77
+11%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faison, North Carolina?

Faison, North Carolina has about 961 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faison, North Carolina earns about $36,739 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Faison, North Carolina?

About 15.4% 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 18.6% 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 264 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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