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 $52,944 with a poverty rate of 30.74%. The median age in Faison is 30.5 years: 33.1 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Faison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 52.32% |
| Other race | 247 | 26% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 13.89% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 7.79% |
| 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 | 317 | 3 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 142 | 4.02 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.11 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Female | 41 | 3.9 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 37 | 3 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 16.12% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 25.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 18.45% |
| Some College | 85 | 16.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 244 | 89 | 6 |
| White | 205 | 188 | 76 |
| Other Race | 131 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 54 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 18 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,679 | $45,000 | $40,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $40,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,250 | $24,769 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $36,250 | $25,536 |
| Some College | $26,528 | $35,673 | $25,556 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$25,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.2% of Faison residents speak only English, while 41.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 481 | 141 | 29.31% |
| Black | 132 | 105 | 79.55% |
| Other | 247 | 71 | 28.74% |
| Multiple | 74 | 28 | 37.84% |
| White | 297 | 18 | 6.06% |
30.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.91%
Male Poverty Rate
28.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Faison is Black, with 79.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Faison is White, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.29% |
| Some College | 10.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.69% |
| Female Employed | 21.86% |
| Male Employed | 16.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,000 | $58,772 |
| Households | $43,194 | $52,944 |
| Married Families | $64,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,712 | $38,368 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 8.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
62.11%
Born in Faison
76%
Native Born
24%
Foreign Born
15.79%
Non Citizen
8.21%
Naturalized
76% of Faison residents were born in the United States, with 62.11% having been born in North Carolina. 15.79% 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% |