Falcon, North Carolina facts for kids
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Falcon, North Carolina
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Falcon Tabernacle
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Cumberland, Sampson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 324 |
| • Density | 230.11/sq mi (88.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28342
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-22620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406485 |
Falcon is a small town in North Carolina, a state in the United States. It is located in two different counties: Cumberland and Sampson. In 2020, the town had a population of 324 people.
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History of Falcon
Falcon is home to an important building called the Falcon Tabernacle. This special building was recognized for its history in 1983. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a place that is important to the history of the country.
Exploring Falcon's Geography
Falcon is found in the northeastern part of Cumberland County. A small piece of the town also reaches into Sampson County. The town sits on the west side of the South River. This river flows into the Black River, which is part of the larger Cape Fear River system.
Roads and Travel in Falcon
North Carolina Highway 82 goes right through the middle of Falcon. This highway helps people get around. If you drive northwest for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), you will reach Interstate 95. This is a major highway that connects many states. If you drive south for about 3 miles (4.8 km), you will find U.S. Route 13.
The city of Fayetteville is about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Falcon. Fayetteville is the main city for Cumberland County.
Land and Water in Falcon
The town of Falcon covers a total area of about 1.41 square miles (3.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
People of Falcon: Demographics
The population of Falcon has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 200 | — | |
| 1930 | 279 | 39.5% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −26.2% | |
| 1950 | 245 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 235 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 357 | 51.9% | |
| 1980 | 339 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 216 | −36.3% | |
| 2000 | 328 | 51.9% | |
| 2010 | 258 | −21.3% | |
| 2020 | 324 | 25.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 381 | 47.7% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 328 people living in Falcon. These people lived in 84 different homes. About 58 of these homes were families. The town had about 262 people per square mile (101 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Falcon were White (84.45%). There were also African American residents (9.45%) and a small number of Native American people (0.61%). Some residents were from other backgrounds (3.05%) or had mixed backgrounds (2.44%). About 3.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 84 homes in Falcon in 2000, about 27.4% had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (53.6%) were married couples living together. About 9.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Almost 30% of homes were not families.
About 22.6% of all homes had only one person living there. About 10.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.50 people in each home and 2.98 people in each family.
Age and Income
In 2000, about 32% of the people in Falcon were under 18 years old. About 26.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 36 years old.
The average yearly income for a home in Falcon was $31,125. For families, the average income was $38,500. The average income for each person in the town was $10,387. About 17.6% of all people in Falcon lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low.
See also
- Falcon Tabernacle - Learn more about this historic building.
