Falkner, Mississippi facts for kids
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Falkner, Mississippi
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Location of Falkner, Mississippi
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 Falkner, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tippah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.07 sq mi (13.13 km2) |
| • Land | 5.07 sq mi (13.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 86.21/sq mi (33.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38629
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-24220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406487 |
Falkner is a small town located in Tippah County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 514 people lived there. The town got its name from William Clark Falkner. He was the great-grandfather of a famous writer named William Faulkner.
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Where is Falkner Located?
Falkner is found north of Ripley. It is along Mississippi Highway 15. Just south of Falkner, Highway 15 meets Mississippi Highway 370. This highway connects Falkner to Ashland in the west.
The town covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Falkner?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 148 | — | |
| 1970 | 159 | — | |
| 1980 | 251 | 57.9% | |
| 1990 | 232 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 212 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 514 | 142.5% | |
| 2020 | 437 | −15.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 213 people living in Falkner. These people lived in 85 households. About 62 of these were families.
Most of the people in Falkner were White (97.64%). A small number were African American (0.94%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.83% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.
Education in Falkner
Students in Falkner attend schools that are part of the North Tippah School District.
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See also
In Spanish: Falkner (Misisipi) para niños
