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Falling Spring

West Virginia · 211 residents · 0.515 sq mi
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Falling Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+1%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061592122653181990201020202024Falling Spring
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,572
+36%since 2000
from $10,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(199)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score6.3%(13)
Diversity Score
6
+426%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

Falling Spring, West Virginia has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

The typical household in Falling Spring, West Virginia earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falling Spring, West Virginia expensive?

In Falling Spring, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,000.

How educated are people in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

About 19.1% 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 18.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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