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South Fallsburg

New York · 1,914 residents · 3.19 sq mi
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With 1,914 people, South Fallsburg is a city in New York. 38.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. Owners hold 41% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 48% less than in New York as a whole. The average commute runs 11 minutes.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,914
−7%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2024
601 / sq mi
−37%since 2009
from 948 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
39.5
+41%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.19 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8162K2K3K4K19902000201020202024South Fallsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.3%(197)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.9%(227)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.7%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(133)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(116)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(148)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(233)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(275)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(213)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(197)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(123)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,706
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,970
+112%since 2000
from $14,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
38.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.537
+13%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$375,000
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$975
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,442
41.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
58.6% rent
49.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.64 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.78 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
32.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
39.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
8.4
+44%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(1,353)
Black16.7%(344)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(305)
Asian1%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(439)
Black14.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(1,065)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(131)
76
+4%since 2009
from 74 in 2009
2009 – 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
Salvadoran26.2%(502)
Honduran11.4%(219)
Puerto Rican6.5%(125)
Mexican5.8%(111)
Dominican2.3%(44)
Nicaraguan1.6%(30)
Ancestry
Irish9.4%(180)
Italian8.4%(161)
Dutch5.7%(109)
Russian5.4%(104)
Polish3%(58)
West Indian2.8%(53)
Scottish2.7%(51)
American2.1%(40)
German2.1%(40)
Romanian0.8%(16)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.6%(11)
Hungarian0.5%(10)
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−35%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
56.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
18.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
17.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
44.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
28.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2013
from 18.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
43.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2016
from 57.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
48.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 35.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(180)
Married64.5%(474)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(81)
Women 15+
Never married46.9%(330)
Married45.8%(322)
Widowed2.7%(19)
Divorced4.6%(32)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2013
from 18.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
22.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
47.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
35.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
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 era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 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 South Fallsburg, New York?

South Fallsburg, New York has about 1,914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fallsburg, New York earns about $44,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Fallsburg, New York expensive?

In South Fallsburg, New York, the median home is worth about $375,000, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in South Fallsburg, New York?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Fallsburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Fallsburg, New York?

About 38.4% of people in South Fallsburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Fallsburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Fallsburg, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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