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Falconer

New York · 2,269 residents · 1.079 sq mi
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Falconer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,056. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,269
−11%since 2000
from 2,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Falconer
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(171)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(143)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(138)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(151)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(265)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(293)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(245)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.1%(321)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(235)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(125)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(63)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,056
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,788
+50%since 2000
from $15,205 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,462)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,080)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(63)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.2%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(12)
Venezuelan0.4%(8)
Asian origin
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Italian25.3%(567)
Swedish21.7%(487)
German16.2%(362)
English11.6%(260)
Irish8.8%(198)
Polish7.9%(178)
Welsh2.7%(60)
American2.5%(57)
Dutch2.1%(48)
French1.9%(43)
Scottish1.2%(27)
Greek1.1%(24)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British0.8%(19)
Croatian0.8%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(18)
Russian0.6%(13)
Norwegian0.5%(12)
Slovak0.5%(12)
Austrian0.4%(9)
Hungarian0.2%(5)
Belgian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.1%(291)
Married50.3%(405)
Widowed1.5%(12)
Divorced12%(97)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(213)
Married47.2%(458)
Widowed9.3%(90)
Divorced21.6%(210)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falconer, New York?

Falconer, New York has about 2,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falconer, New York?

The typical household in Falconer, New York earns about $44,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falconer, New York expensive?

In Falconer, New York, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Falconer, New York?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Falconer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falconer, New York?

About 19.0% of people in Falconer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falconer, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Falconer, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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