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Falcon Mesa

Texas · 523 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
+3%since 2000
from 506 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
344 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−31%since 2000
from 62.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
02875738601K2000201020202024Falcon Mesa
2024426
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,328
+117%since 2000
from $12,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
7.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(133)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(386)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(251)
Diversity Score
48
−12%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

Falcon Mesa, Texas has about 523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Falcon Mesa, Texas?

About 35.1% 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 29.8% of people in Falcon Mesa, Texas 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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