Fallston, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fallston, North Carolina
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NC 182 approaching Fallston
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Location of Fallston, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 289.61/sq mi (111.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28042
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-22720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406489 |
Fallston is a small community called a "hamlet" in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It's a quiet place where people live. In 2020, about 627 people called Fallston home.
History of Fallston
Fallston began as a settlement in the 1880s. It officially became a town in 1893. The community was named after John Z. Falls, who was the Sheriff of Cleveland County at that time.
Geography of Fallston
Fallston covers a small area of about 2.2 square miles (or 5.6 square kilometers). This entire area is land. The United States Census Bureau helps us know these facts about places.
People of Fallston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 301 | — | |
| 1980 | 614 | 104.0% | |
| 1990 | 498 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 603 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 607 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 627 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 603 people living in Fallston. These people lived in 230 households, and 180 of these were families.
Many homes in Fallston had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. About one-fifth of the households had someone living alone.
The average age of people in Fallston was 38 years old. About 23.5% of the people were under 18. About 20% of the people were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Fallston in 2000 was $35,000 per year. For families, the average income was $41,042. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Fallston (Carolina del Norte) para niños
