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Falling Spring

West Virginia · 170 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−19%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+27%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061592122653181990201020202024Falling Spring
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,903
+132%since 2000
from $10,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(18)
Diversity Score
10
+781%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

Falling Spring, West Virginia has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Falling Spring, West Virginia earns about $38,750 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 $112,500.

How educated are people in Falling Spring, West Virginia?

About 23.8% 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 5.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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