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Fallsburg

New York · 1,865 residents · 3.37 sq mi
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Fallsburg is a city of 1,865 people in New York. 90.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 23% of the housing stock. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The average commute runs 12 minutes. That trails the New York median by roughly 35%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,865
−1%since 2023
from 1,891 in 2023
2020 – 2024
553 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 561 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.6
−3%since 2023
from 38.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.37 sq mi
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Fallsburg
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(90)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(170)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.7%(275)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.4%(176)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(142)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.2%(359)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(311)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(240)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.8%(70)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.4%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,056
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$3,361
−6%since 2023
from $3,590 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
90.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.170
−30%since 2023
from 0.241 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

22.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
77.1% rent
91.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.27 people
+1%since 2023
from 7.19 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
74.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(910)
Black30.5%(576)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(319)
Asian1%(19)
Other3.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(1,058)
Black24.2%(451)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(277)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4%(75)
75
−8%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.8%(52)
Dominican1.9%(35)
Guatemalan0.8%(15)
Mexican0.7%(13)
Colombian0.7%(13)
Panamanian0.6%(11)
Argentine0.5%(10)
Peruvian0.4%(8)
Asian origin
Ancestry
American4.8%(90)
Irish2.7%(50)
West Indian2.6%(48)
Ukrainian2.4%(45)
Polish2%(38)
Haitian2%(37)
Lithuanian1.5%(28)
Russian1.3%(24)
German1%(19)
Hungarian1%(19)
Jamaican0.6%(11)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(8)
French0.4%(8)
Italian0.4%(8)
Romanian0.3%(5)
Section 05

Education

10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
+40%since 2023
from 8.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
49.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
36.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.5%
US average: 74.6%
46.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

77.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
22.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
20.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.8%
US average: 95.5%
87.9%
US average: 87.7%
80.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married58.8%(743)
Married30%(379)
Widowed0.8%(10)
Divorced10.4%(131)
Women 15+
Never married71.3%(226)
Married27.1%(86)
Widowed1.6%(5)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
14.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.6%
US average: 13.8%
3.9%
US average: 18.4%
81.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
19.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
85.1%
US average: 36.7%

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

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.4%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallsburg, New York?

Fallsburg, New York has about 1,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fallsburg, New York earns about $56,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fallsburg, New York?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fallsburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fallsburg, New York?

About 90.3% of people in Fallsburg, New York 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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