Faison is a town located in Duplin County North Carolina. Faison has a 2024 population of 801. Faison is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 788 in 2020.
The average household income in Faison is $48,395 with a poverty rate of 40.31%. The median age in Faison is 30.9 years: 28 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Faison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 358 | 43.34% |
| Other race | 241 | 29.18% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 20.82% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 6.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 3 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 121 | 3.98 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.12 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 41 | 4.32 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 21 | 3.1 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 11.11% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 7.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 27.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 20.67% |
| Some College | 85 | 18.89% |
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 | 204 | 185 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 55 | 2 |
| Other Race | 130 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 70 | 65 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,556 | $46,250 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,500 | $31,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,031 | $27,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,583 | $30,167 | $29,306 |
| Some College | $27,778 | $14,861 | $0 |
$29,583
Average Earnings
$30,167
Average Male
$29,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.16% of Faison residents speak only English, while 36.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 343 | 155 | 45.19% |
| Black | 172 | 138 | 80.23% |
| Other | 241 | 112 | 46.47% |
| White | 295 | 40 | 13.56% |
40.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.15%
Male Poverty Rate
34.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Faison is Black, with 80.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Faison is White, with 13.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.57% |
| Some College | 19.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 44% |
| Male Employed | 31.14% |
| Female Employed | 7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,031 | $57,274 |
| Households | $38,173 | $48,395 |
| Married Families | $55,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,364 | $30,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 11.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
70.46%
Born in Faison
79.78%
Native Born
20.22%
Foreign Born
11.86%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
79.78% of Faison residents were born in the United States, with 70.46% having been born in North Carolina. 11.86% 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 | 818 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 814 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 811 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 808 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 804 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 801 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 798 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 790 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 786 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 788 | -171 | -17.83% |
| 2019 | 959 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 965 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 965 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 972 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 969 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 978 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 975 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 975 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 971 | 7 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 964 | 0 | 0% |