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Fallston

North Carolina · 627 residents · 2.165 sq mi
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Fallston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,400. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
+4%since 2000
from 603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605306016717421990201020202024Fallston
2024616
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,676
+65%since 2000
from $17,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(577)
Black3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(549)
Black3.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score18.1%(113)
Diversity Score
18
+80%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.1%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallston, North Carolina?

Fallston, North Carolina has about 627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fallston, North Carolina earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fallston, North Carolina expensive?

In Fallston, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Fallston, North Carolina?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fallston, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fallston, North Carolina?

About 31.8% of people in Fallston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fallston, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fallston, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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