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Falling Spring

West Virginia · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.515 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,100. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−13%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+45%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1061592122653181990201020202024Falling Spring
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,938
+291%since 2000
from $10,721 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+51%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+242%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 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
5.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

Falling Spring, West Virginia has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Falling Spring, West Virginia expensive?

In Falling Spring, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $153,100.

How educated are people in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Falling Spring, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Falling Spring, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falling Spring, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Falling Spring, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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