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Fallston

Pennsylvania · 259 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Fallston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. Median home value is $85,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−16%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772383003614231990201020202024Fallston
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,187
+123%since 2000
from $15,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(287)
Black5.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(41)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(238)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(16)
Diversity Score
6
−54%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallston, Pennsylvania?

Fallston, Pennsylvania has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fallston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fallston, Pennsylvania earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fallston, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fallston, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Fallston, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fallston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fallston, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of people in Fallston, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fallston, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fallston, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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