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Fallston, NC


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Fallston, North Carolina

Fallston, North Carolina is 21 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 39 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Cleveland county. The population of the town is 603.

The People and Families of Fallston

In Fallston, about 61% of adults are married. Fallston, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fallston had a median family income of $41,042.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Fallston.

Fallston Housing

Of the housing in Fallston, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by North Carolina standards.

Commuting

In Fallston, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Fallston, NC

Comparing Fallston 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
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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