CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Falcon

North Carolina · 274 residents · 1.408 sq mi

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Falcon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 30%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

274

−16%vs 2000

vs 328 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

195 / sq mi

−16%vs 2000

vs 233 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.1

−6%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024272

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,750

+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,125 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2023

Per capita income

$9,578

−8%vs 2000

vs $10,387 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.9%

−7.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$50,000

−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $93,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$300

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $490 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.1%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.8% in 2000

25.9% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−46%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2023

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic84.1%(276)

Black9.5%(31)

Hispanic / Latino3.4%(11)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%

Diversity Score29.5%(97)

1990

White, non-Hispanic100%(274)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score0%(0)

Diversity Score

−100%vs 2000

vs 30 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.3%

−14.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 30.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

84.4%

−7.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 91.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.0%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

24.6 min

−21%vs 2000

vs 31.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falcon, North Carolina?

Falcon, North Carolina has about 274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Falcon, North Carolina earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falcon, North Carolina expensive?

In Falcon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Falcon, North Carolina?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Falcon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falcon, North Carolina?

About 9.9% of people in Falcon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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