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Fallsburg

New York · 1,862 residents · 3.37 sq mi
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Fallsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,216. Population has fallen 33% since 2021, a loss of 909 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,862
−33%vs 2021
vs 2,771 in 2021
2020 – 2024
553 / sq mi
−33%vs 2021
vs 822 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
24.3
−38%vs 2021
vs 39.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Fallsburg
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,216
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $30,231 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$6,402
+93%vs 2021
vs $3,313 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
58.1%
−23.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$101,600
US average: $265,253
$1,298
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,656 in 2021
US average: $1,124
30.7%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.2% in 2021
69.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(1,336)
Black33.6%(932)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(430)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.5%(69)
Diversity Score78.7%(2,181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,138)
Black18.3%(340)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(278)
Asian1.5%(28)
Other4.8%(89)
Diversity Score71.7%(1,335)
72
−9%vs 2021
vs 79 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
+104%vs 2021
vs 5.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
44.9%
+12.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
21.0%
+21.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
19.2%
+8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
44.9%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

71.3%
−14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.9% in 2021
28.7%
+14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.1% in 2021
6.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallsburg, New York?

Fallsburg, New York has about 1,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fallsburg, New York earns about $27,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fallsburg, New York expensive?

In Fallsburg, New York, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in Fallsburg, New York?

About 6.6% 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 58.1% 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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