Falkner is a town located in Tippah County Mississippi. Falkner has a 2024 population of 427. Falkner is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 439 in 2020.
The average household income in Falkner is $61,347 with a poverty rate of 8.25%. The median age in Falkner is 37.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Falkner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 89.29% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 4.19% |
| Other race | 26 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 280 | 2.9 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 132 | 3.09 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
| Non Family | 75 | 0 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 67 | 4.49 | 91 | 9 |
| Male | 6 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 12.55% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 5.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 12.76% |
| High School Graduate | 132 | 27.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 165 | 34.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 362 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 29 | 28 | 7 |
| Other Race | 21 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $42,083 | $31,818 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,607 | $45,179 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,740 | $41,917 | $32,237 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $44,583 | $0 |
$37,740
Average Earnings
$41,917
Average Male
$32,237
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.71% of Falkner residents speak only English, while 4.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 43 | 5.93% |
| Other | 26 | 17 | 65.38% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 17 | 45.95% |
| Black | 34 | 7 | 20.59% |
8.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.71%
Male Poverty Rate
7.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Falkner is Other, with 65.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Falkner is White, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| High School | 17.42% |
| Some College | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 7.06% |
| Female Employed | 0.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,822 | $70,774 |
| Households | $60,192 | $61,347 |
| Married Families | $81,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,788 | $26,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 4.06% |
| Black | 2 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.33%
Born in Falkner
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
97.91% of Falkner residents were born in the United States, with 86.33% having been born in Mississippi. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 412 | -3 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 415 | -3 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 418 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 421 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 424 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 427 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 430 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 432 | -5 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 437 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 439 | -49 | -10.04% |
| 2019 | 488 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 488 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 486 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 489 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 488 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 489 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 489 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 488 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 492 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 494 | 0 | 0% |