Falcon, Mississippi facts for kids
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Falcon, Mississippi
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Location of Falcon, Mississippi
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 Falcon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Quitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 296.68/sq mi (114.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38628
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-24180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406484 |
Falcon is a small town located in Quitman County, Mississippi. In 2020, the town had a population of 116 people.
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About Falcon's Location
Falcon is a town that covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People Living in Falcon
The number of people living in Falcon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 260 | — | |
| 1990 | 167 | −35.8% | |
| 2000 | 317 | 89.8% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −47.3% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −30.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Falcon?
According to the 2020 census, most people living in Falcon are Black or African American. A very small number of people identify as Mixed Race. The census counts people based on their race and whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin. In Falcon, almost everyone is non-Hispanic Black or African American.
Getting Around Falcon
The City of New Orleans train, run by Amtrak, passes through Falcon. This train travels between New Orleans and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Falcon. If you wanted to catch this train, the closest station is in Marks, which is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Falcon.
Schools in Falcon
The schools in Falcon are part of the Quitman County School District. This district is responsible for the education of children living in the town.
See also
- In Spanish: Falcon (Misisipi) para niños
