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Falcon

North Carolina · 324 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Falcon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $129,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−1%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1492152823484141990201020202024Falcon
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,965
+83%since 2000
from $10,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(198)
Black17%(55)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(37)
Asian1.5%(5)
Other8.6%(28)
Diversity Score71.7%(232)
Diversity Score
72
+143%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falcon, North Carolina?

Falcon, North Carolina has about 324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falcon, North Carolina earns about $60,625 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 $129,200.

How educated are people in Falcon, North Carolina?

About 29.2% 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 6.0% of people in Falcon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falcon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Falcon, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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