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Falcon, Mississippi
Town Hall
Town Hall
Location of Falcon, Mississippi
Location of Falcon, Mississippi
Falcon, Mississippi is located in the United States
Falcon, Mississippi
Falcon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 116
 • Density 296.68/sq mi (114.54/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38628
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.

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:

Historical population
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

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.

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