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Falcon Mesa

Texas · 426 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Falcon Mesa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,589. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $154,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 192%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426
−16%since 2000
from 506 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
280 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
−26%since 2000
from 62.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
02875738601K2000201020202024Falcon Mesa
2024426
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,589
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,763
+87%since 2000
from $12,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical34.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+192%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.4%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+111%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
94
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(343)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(155)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.5%(343)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.2%(167)
Diversity Score
39
−28%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+363%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
52.9%
+52.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
56.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 30.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 69.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

Falcon Mesa, Texas has about 426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

The typical household in Falcon Mesa, Texas earns about $62,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falcon Mesa, Texas expensive?

In Falcon Mesa, Texas, the median home is worth about $154,200.

How educated are people in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Falcon Mesa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

About 9.9% of people in Falcon Mesa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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