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Faison, NC


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Faison, North Carolina

Faison, North Carolina, in Duplin county, is 42 miles E of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 53 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 744.

The People and Families of Faison

In Faison, about 48% of adults are married. Faison is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 36% of Faison is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Faison had a median family income of $30,724.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Faison Housing

About 52% of housing units in Faison are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Faison are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Faison, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Faison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFaison Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Faison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Faison, NC

Comparing Faison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime12
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