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Falkland

North Carolina · 47 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Falkland is a city of 47 people in North Carolina. At a median age of 55.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 1% of adults. The population has fallen 58% since 2000. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 38% more than in North Carolina as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

47
−58%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
55.5
+60%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.23 sq mi
Population, 19902024
216210314418519902000201020202024Falkland
2024120
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.5%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.3%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(4)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.4%(3)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.5%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 546.4%(3)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417%(8)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7423.4%(11)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.6%(5)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,279
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$29,729
+148%since 2000
from $11,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+72.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
3.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance47.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical47.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information37.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

84.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
16.0% rent
2.18 people
−10%since 2010
from 2.43 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(67)
Black30.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(30)
Black14.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(9)
Asian2.1%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American2.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

1.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+37.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.9 min
+224%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
88.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
87.8%
+46.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
96.7%
US average: 73.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
45.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2013
from 32.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
19.0%
US average: 91.9%
98.9%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married10.3%(7)
Married89.7%(61)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married3.8%(2)
Married96.2%(50)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2013
from 32.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
64.5%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
34.4%
US average: 13.7%
7.1%
US average: 17.6%
7.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
98.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
7.7%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falkland, North Carolina?

Falkland, North Carolina has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falkland, North Carolina earns about $78,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Falkland, North Carolina?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Falkland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falkland, North Carolina?

About 3.8% of people in Falkland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falkland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Falkland, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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

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